Matt Mills

Matt Mills has transitioned from a distinguished career as a professional footballer in England, known for his leadership and defensive capabilities, to a role as a player-coach and commercial professional. After retiring from professional football, he now applies his experience and skills in the sports business sector, leveraging his extensive background in professional sports. After signing his first professional contract with Southampton in 2002, Matt Mills embarked on a distinguished career in English professional football. He gained valuable experience through loan spells, notably scoring his first professional goals with AFC Bournemouth in 2005.

In 2019, he transitioned into a player-coach role at Forest Green Rovers, demonstrating his burgeoning leadership off the pitch while still actively contributing to the team’s performance. He formally retired from professional football in July 2020, concluding an impressive playing career marked by resilience and consistent performance at a high level. Post-retirement, Matt Mills has successfully leveraged his extensive background in professional sports into commercial leadership roles. His experience as a player-coach and captain across multiple clubs developed a unique blend of strategic thinking, team leadership, and adaptability, which he now applies in the sports business sector.

Mills currently serves as Commercial Director at YouGov Sport, where he utilizes his profound industry understanding and business acumen honed over two decades in elite sports.