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

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 2023

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

Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, a target for Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

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

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

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
  • 23 May 2023

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
  • 23 May 2023

The 10 midfielders with the highest price tag in world football

Darwin Nunez, Benfica, 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

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

Courtois: I never agreed to go to Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

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
  • 23 May 2023

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