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

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23
  • 23 May 2023

Haaland sparks injury concerns ahead of Real Madrid

Ronaldo asks Jorge Mendes to find him a new club
  • 23 May 2023

Which players does Jorge Mendes represent?

Cody Gakpo, Johan Bakayoko, PSV, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Cody Gakpo? Liverpool's new Dutch goal machine

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23
  • 10 Jan 2023

How every Arsenal player on loan is performing this season

Amad Diallo celebrating another Sunderland goal.
  • 23 May 2023

How every Man Utd player on loan is performing this season

Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2016
  • 8 Dec 2022

What records has Cristiano Ronaldo broken?

Mino Raiola is a prominent member of TFF
  • 23 May 2023

Which players did Mino Raiola represent?

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd
  • 6 Nov 2022

Who is Alejandro Garnacho? The 'new Ronaldo' set for improved Man Utd contract

Gavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 21 Oct 2022

The 20 Spain youngsters with the most potential

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 14 Oct 2022

The six best Clasico debuts of all time

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I told Milan I was going to retire in the summer
  • 27 Sep 2022

Milan's 10 best transfers of all time

Brendan Rodgers, Leicester, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

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
  • 23 May 2023

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

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay
  • 23 May 2023

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
  • 23 May 2023

Six players who could transfer to Real Madrid this summer