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

Courtois: I never agreed to go to Barcelona
  • 3 May 2022

The 10 goalkeepers with the highest price tag in world football

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22
  • 30 Apr 2022

Real Madrid's €100m Mbappe problem

Xavi, Bayern v Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 30 Apr 2022

What Barcelona need to topple Madrid next season

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz
  • 30 Apr 2022

The 20 Bundesliga youngsters with the most potential

Ralf Rangnick is set to become Man Utd interim manager
  • 30 Apr 2022

Will new Austria manager Rangnick stay with Man Utd?

Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice
  • 30 Apr 2022

Why Bellingham and Phillips warned off 'transfer graveyard' Man Utd

Robert Lewandowski has told Bayern Munich he wants to quit the club
  • 29 Apr 2022

'Understandable' that Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern, says former team-mate

Everton manager Frank Lampard
  • 29 Apr 2022

Lampard and Conte under pressure - What are the odds on the next manager to be sacked?

Joshua Kimmich, Bayern, 2021/22
  • 29 Apr 2022

The 10 Germany footballers with the highest price tag

Messi, Gueye and Mendes celebrate during PSG v Manchester City
  • 29 Apr 2022

The 20 Ligue 1 youngsters with the most potential

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 29 Apr 2022

What is Cristiano Ronaldo's current transfer value?

PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for France in the 2021 Nations League semi-final v Belgium
  • 28 Apr 2022

The 10 France footballers with the highest price tag

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 28 Apr 2022

The 20 La Liga youngsters with the most potential

Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Conte
  • 28 Apr 2022

Fake news? Conte, Neymar and Lukaku at PSG

Sandro Tonali, AC Milan, 2021-22
  • 27 Apr 2022

The 20 Serie A youngsters with the most potential

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 27 Apr 2022

What is the transfer value of Man Utd and Bayern target De Jong?

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021/22
  • 26 Apr 2022

What is the transfer value of Arsenal target Gabriel Jesus?

Thuram comments on future amid Man City links
  • 25 Apr 2022

Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs given boost in Thuram pursuit

Phil Foden, Man City, 2021/22
  • 25 Apr 2022

The 20 Premier League youngsters with the most potential

Declan Rice, West Ham 2021/22
  • 25 Apr 2022

How Rice can learn from Ronaldo over transfer wish