Author: Ben McFadyean

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. 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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UEFA Nations League: Klopp Closes In On His Germany Best Eleven Ahead Of Serbia Test

UEFA Nations League: Klopp Closes In On His Germany Best Eleven Ahead Of Serbia Test

By Ben McFadyean. As expected, Jürgen Klopp has trimmed the oversized squad of 44 players selected for his first games in charge, the Nations Leagu [...]
Wimborne Town FA Cup Journey Continues After Crawley Town Upset

Wimborne Town FA Cup Journey Continues After Crawley Town Upset

By Ben McFadyean at New Cuthbury. The fog draws in from the South Coast ahead of what is only Wimborne Town's second outing in England's 155-year-old [...]
The World of Football Pays Tribute to Jesus de Miguel

The World of Football Pays Tribute to Jesus de Miguel

By Ben McFadyean. The on-field collision between Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono and Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel on Saturday, which led to the [...]
Aaron Danks: Critical Weeks Ahead For Bayern Munich’s Englishman Post-Klassiker

Aaron Danks: Critical Weeks Ahead For Bayern Munich’s Englishman Post-Klassiker

By Ben McFadyean. The first round of the Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund rivalry on Saturday was always going to be telling in a league where the [...]
Steinar Pedersen On Dortmund, Norway, And The Champions League

Steinar Pedersen On Dortmund, Norway, And The Champions League

An interview with Steinar Pedersen, by Ben McFadyean for WFi. Steinar Pedersen is the Sporting Director of 5-time Norwegian champions Vålerenga [...]
Germany’s Winners and Losers From The First 4 Jurgen Klopp Matches

Germany’s Winners and Losers From The First 4 Jurgen Klopp Matches

By Ben McFadyean. Four Nations League matches, just one win: The new German national team coach Jürgen Klopp’s record is sobering after the 0-0 dra [...]
Christoph Zimmermann: “In The East Anglian Derby The Table Never Mattered, It’s The Biggest Fight”

Christoph Zimmermann: “In The East Anglian Derby The Table Never Mattered, It’s The Biggest Fight”

By Ben McFadyean. Germany made good on their loss against Greece with a 0-0 in Athens last night and have some positives to take away from Jurgen K [...]
Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National Team

Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National Team

India take on Brazil on Saturday, where the Brazilian side can expect a huge welcome at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium where it's estimated they have ten [...]
Neven Subotic (2017) On Borussia Dortmund And The Best Players From His Playing Days

Neven Subotic (2017) On Borussia Dortmund And The Best Players From His Playing Days

An interview with Neven Subotić, by Ben McFadyean. Although you were born in Serbia, you grew up in the US. BVB has had several American player [...]
AFCON Qualifying: Nigeria Fight To Restore Pride In Their Nation’s Football Amid Uncertainty

AFCON Qualifying: Nigeria Fight To Restore Pride In Their Nation’s Football Amid Uncertainty

By Ben McFadyean. Nigeria begin their qualifying campaign for what many independents regard as one of the most engaging and authentic football tour [...]
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