Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

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About Martin Macdonald

Martin has been a passionate football fan since a young age. Initially interested in Scottish and English football, he eventually became a Spanish football expert while compiling match reports and doing live text commentaries on La Liga fixtures, particularly in the era of dominance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Like every football fan of a certain vintage, he has a soft spot for the glory days of Serie A, too.

In addition to his duties with FootballTransfers, Martin continues to write content for MovieMeter and has conducted cast interviews and attended press screenings of new releases, alongside his writing.

He also works in operations with RealTimes Network so contributes to the business across numerous platforms.

Area of Expertise

Over the course of his 15-year career, Martin developed an expansive skillset and has written thousands upon thousands of articles for a variety of media publishers. These range from interviews, to straight news stories, to features, to lists, to live text commentaries.

Experience in the field

Starting at GOAL and Perform Media before moving to RealTimes, Martin was formerly the Chief Editor of MovieMeter.com and has also written for FightFans, GPFans and MSN, in addition to FootballTransfers.

Editorial approach

While it may have been in the case historically that getting something out before anyone is the most important aspect of journalism, Martin believes in getting the facts right and researching to provide in-depth content to our readers.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Martin Macdonald

Brendan Rodgers, Leicester, 2022/23
  • 18 Sept 2022

The sack race: Rodgers favourite but Chelsea and Liverpool legends under pressure

Endrick, Palmeiras, 2021/22
  • 31 Aug 2022

Why is 16-year old sensation Endrick wanted by Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man Utd?

Carney Chukwuemeka, Chelsea, 2022-23
  • 4 Aug 2022

Who is Carney Chukwuemeka? Chelsea's new midfield wonderkid from Aston Villa

Robert Lewandowski celebrates during Barcelona v Bayern Munich
  • 16 Jul 2022

How Barcelona could line up with Lewandowski

Lucas Paqueta, Lyon, 2021/22
  • 12 Jul 2022

What is the transfer value of Arsenal and Newcastle target Lucas Paqueta?

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay
  • 2 Jul 2022

Memphis and five La Liga stars who could leave after one season

Mikel Damsgaard scores against Russia for Denmark, Euro 2020
  • 27 Jun 2022

Who is Mikkel Damsgaard? The Euros star wanted by the Premier League

Calvin Ramsay, Aberdeen, 2021/22
  • 19 Jun 2022

Who is Calvin Ramsay? Liverpool's £6.5m signing from Aberdeen

Kieran Tierney, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 28 Jun 2022

Six players who could transfer to Real Madrid this summer

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 15 Jun 2022

Dembele, Suarez & five La Liga stars leaving on a Free Transfer

Darwin Nunez to Barca rumours intensify after club official spotted on scouting mission
  • 13 Jun 2022

Who is Darwin Nunez? Liverpool's new €100m signing rejected by Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
  • 23 May 2022

Ronaldo v Messi: How do their stats, goals & assists compare in 2021/22?

Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, a target for Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2022

Who is Fabio Carvalho? Liverpool's new transfer arrival from Fulham

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021/22
  • 19 May 2022

Six strikers Arsenal are targeting for a summer transfer

Aaron Hickey, Bologna
  • 16 May 2022

Who is Aaron Hickey? The €24m Bologna starlet set to join Arsenal

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021/22
  • 15 May 2022

Lukaku and 10 players who could transfer to Inter this summer

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22
  • 8 May 2022

The 10 over-30 players with the highest price tag

Memphis Depay, Barcelona v Real Madrid, 2021-22
  • 6 May 2022

10 players who could transfer to Tottenham this summer

Jack Grealish, Man City, 2021-22
  • 6 May 2022

The 10 midfielders with the highest price tag in world football

Darwin Nunez, Benfica, 2021/22
  • 4 May 2022

What is the transfer value of Arsenal and Man Utd target Darwin Nunez?