Author: Ben McFadyean

Who is Ben McFadyean? Background and Profession Ben McFadyean is a journalist, translator, and writer with a focus on German football. He has contributed to various publications, including Four Four Two, BBC Sport, and Gulf News, showcasing his expertise in sports journalism. His work often involves reporting on football events, interviewing players and coaches, and providing insights into the world of German football. Podcasting and Fan Engagement McFadyean is also known for his podcast, which is dedicated to Borussia Dortmund (BVB), one of the prominent clubs in the Bundesliga. The podcast aims to make the stories surrounding BVB and the broader German football league accessible to an English-speaking audience. Through interviews with players, coaches, and rivals, he shares narratives that enrich fans’ understanding of the club’s culture and history.

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András Németh: ‘I Am A Manchester United Fan And Would Love To Play For Them’

András Németh: ‘I Am A Manchester United Fan And Would Love To Play For Them’

An interview with Andras Nemeth, by Ben McFadyean. András, you are regarded as one of the up-and-coming talents of the Hungary team. How does tha [...]
MLS Title Win: What Next For LA Galaxy’s Marco Reus?

MLS Title Win: What Next For LA Galaxy’s Marco Reus?

By  Ben McFadyean . On Saturday, Marco Reus won the first domestic league championship of his career. He had finished second in the Bundesliga sev [...]
Hummels, Götze, Wegmann & Co: The Greats That Made History With BVB And FC Bayern

Hummels, Götze, Wegmann & Co: The Greats That Made History With BVB And FC Bayern

By Ben McFadyean. With the Klassiker at the Dortmund Westfalenstadion imminently upon us, it's time to look back at some of the players and coaches [...]
Fan-Owned Stadiums: St Pauli Lead The Way With Fan-Powered Stadium Bond

Fan-Owned Stadiums: St Pauli Lead The Way With Fan-Powered Stadium Bond

By  Ben McFadyean. In a time when clubs are struggling due to the impact of the cost of living crisis and the continuing after-effects of the COVID [...]
Highly Rated: The English Game Is Proving Fruitful For The Pick Of The Bundesliga Academies

Highly Rated: The English Game Is Proving Fruitful For The Pick Of The Bundesliga Academies

By Ben McFadyean. Followers of England's top tier regularly enjoy the performances of German household names like Manchester City's İlkay Gündoğan, T [...]
New Coach: VfL Bochum Bring In Relegation Expert Hecking

New Coach: VfL Bochum Bring In Relegation Expert Hecking

By Ben McFadyean. Dieter Hecking is back in the Bundesliga as a head coach and will take on the task of saving VfL Bochum from relegation. The 60- [...]
DFB Pokal Round Of 16 Preview As Draw Produces Big Bayern v Bayer Clash

DFB Pokal Round Of 16 Preview As Draw Produces Big Bayern v Bayer Clash

By Ben McFadyean. The draw for the German FA Cup, the DFB Pokal, took place on Sunday. In what should be the top fixture in the draw, Rekordmeister [...]
Fans Are Not Onside With Jürgen Klopp’s Decision To Join Red Bull As Global Head Of Soccer

Fans Are Not Onside With Jürgen Klopp’s Decision To Join Red Bull As Global Head Of Soccer

By Ben McFadyean. The move to the contentious Red Bull Football Group is official and so may well be the departure of Jürgen Klopp's former hero st [...]
“Union Berlin Deserve To Be The Top Club In Berlin” — An Interview With Jörg Heinrich

“Union Berlin Deserve To Be The Top Club In Berlin” — An Interview With Jörg Heinrich

An interview with Jörg Heinrich, Ben McFadyean. Borussia Dortmund travel today to Union Berlin. In a week in which Die Schwarzgelben hammered Cel [...]
Nils Schmadtke Set To Replace Markus Pilawa As Chief Scout At Bayern Munich

Nils Schmadtke Set To Replace Markus Pilawa As Chief Scout At Bayern Munich

By Ben McFadyean. Bayern Munich will hire Nils Schmadtke as their new chief scout, replacing Markus Pilawa who left the club earlier in the week, a [...]
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