Niklas Alexander Backman (born 13 November 1988) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Backman started playing football for local Västerås team Skiljebo SK as a youth.

He played with Skiljebo SK until 2008 when he was transferred to Väsby United in the Swedish second division Superettan.

[1][2] On 14 October 2021, 32-year old Backman announced his retirement from football, after he experienced symptoms stemming from his previous head injuries.

[4] He won his sixth and final cap on 21 January 2014 in a friendly 2–0 win against Iceland, coming on a substitute for Pontus Jansson in the 83rd minute.