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

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his late winner for Man Utd vs Atalanta
  • 3 Nov 2021

Ronaldo is Man Utd's Michael Jordan, insists Solskjaer

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 2 Nov 2021

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? The striker wanted by Conte's Spurs, PSG, and Bayern

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 1 Nov 2021

Money doesn't matter - Vinicius Jr offers Real Madrid contract update

Phil Foden of Manchester City during Premier League match vs Brighton
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young midfielders

Wesley Fofana Leicester 2020/21
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young defenders

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 23 May 2023

FootballTransfers' most valuable players in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Tottenham
  • 30 Oct 2021

El Sackico: Ronaldo ensures Ole survives as Nuno hurtles towards Spurs exit

Man Utd, Jadon Sancho, Manchester United
  • 30 Oct 2021

Former Man Utd star warns Sancho could take two or three years to come good

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League
  • 30 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 15 goalkeepers on the game

Matthijs de Ligt in action for Juventus.
  • 30 Oct 2021

Real Madrid considering offering stars in exchange for De Ligt

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 30 Oct 2021

What boots do every Barcelona player wear?

Lautaro Martinez, Inter
  • 30 Oct 2021

Inter Milan 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys

Ander Barrenetxea, Real Sociedad
  • 30 Oct 2021

Who is Ander Barrenetxea? Real Sociedad winger tipped for big things

Mikel Arteta applauds Arsenal fans at end of 2020/21 season
  • 23 May 2023

How Arteta could actually SAVE Arsenal money despite summer spending spree

Meslier to Real Madrid? Leeds star’s agent addresses rumour
  • 29 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 10 best young goalkeepers

Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for Milan against Cagliari in a Serie A match at the San Siro in 2021
  • 29 Oct 2021

AC Milan 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys

Young Tottenham star Dane Scarlett
  • 23 May 2023

FIFA 22: 15 unknown Career Mode wonderkids

The greatest Manchester United transfers: Wayne Rooney from Everton (2004)
  • 28 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 icons: Players, ratings and new FUT legends

Neymar warms up ahead of PSG's Ligue match against Reims
  • 28 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 ratings: Every player with 5-star skill moves

Federico Chiesa, Juventus v Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 29 Oct 2021

Juventus 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys