Mark White
Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
Latest articles by Mark White

Ranked! The 10 best centre-backs in the world
By Mark White last updated
RANKED! The best centre-backs in the world, according to our trusty experts

Ranked! The 10 best right-backs in the world
By Mark White last updated
RANKED! These are the best right-backs in the world – in one of the most rapidly evolving positions in football

Ranked! The 10 best goalkeepers in the world
By Mark White last updated
RANKED! The 10 best goalkeepers on the planet right now, according to... well, us

Ballon d'Or 2025: Odds, nominees and everything we know
By Mark White last updated
The Ballon d'Or 2025 will roll around quicker than you realise - here's everything you need to know about it

Arsenal have reportedly agreed deal for Martin Odegaard replacement - and it's necessary, with a brand new era ahead
By Mark White published
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been the do-all midfielder of the team - but manager Mikel Arteta seems to want to move in a new direction

Arsenal have found brilliant solution to their problem in signing Alexander Isak: report
By Mark White published
Arsenal will have to stump up a record fee in order to prise Alexander Isak away from Newcastle United - but appear to have found a solution of sorts

Manchester City report: Incredible Pep Guardiola exit claims surface, with Spaniard lined up as replacement
By Mark White published
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently signed a two-year extension at the Etihad Stadium - but is enduring the worst season in his managerial career

Manchester United hit with Ruben Amorim QUIT bombshell, as crisis deepens: report
By Mark White published
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has lost eight of his 14 Premier League games since arriving from Sporting

Formations in football: Every modern formation and system
By Mark White published
TACTICS Your guide to every formation in football, from the defensive to the attacking and everything in between

Arsenal report: Incredible Roberto Firmino deal 'close', following recent Mikel Arteta 'hint'
By Mark White published
Arsenal are battling Liverpool for the title, with Reds legend Roberto Firmino an option for the Gunners to fill in for the injured Kai Havertz

Exiled Manchester United forward wanted in unexpected Bayern Munich move: report
By Mark White published
Manchester United are looking to raise funds, with Bayern Munich a surprise suitor for one of their fringe stars

Arsenal 'reach agreement on four-year' deal with superstar Spaniard: report
By Mark White published
Arsenal's first bit of summer business looks to have been wrapped up already, with Mikel Arteta securing a superb compatriot for his side

Friday Football Quiz, episode 50: Can you get 20 correct answers?
By Mark White published
Quiz! It's the end of the week - which means one thing...

Ranked! The 10 most expensive transfers for players over 30 EVER
By Mark White last updated
RANKED! Wonderkids usually cost more - but these are the oldest swingers in town who still set clubs back a bob or two

Vinicius Jr in talks to LEAVE Real Madrid, with 'unrefusable' figures 'agreed' in person: report
By Mark White published
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is about to make the decision of the summer, with a huge offer on the table

Manchester United report: New details revealed as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans to axe more jobs at Old Trafford
By Mark White published
The INEOS boss plans to make a further 100 people redundant at Manchester United

Double-pivot midfields: Football tactics explained
By Mark White last updated
TACTICS So, what is a double-pivot midfield? Here's everything you need to know...

Tottenham lining up Andoni Iraola to replace Ange Postecoglou: report
By Mark White published
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is coming under serious pressure in north London

The box midfield: football tactics explained
By Mark White last updated
TACTICS So, what is a box midfield? Here's your tactical explainer on one of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta's favourite innovations

Manchester United 'agree' shock exit - to happen this month: report
By Mark White published
Manchester United enjoyed a clearout in the January window - and could yet see another star end his Old Trafford career before February is over

Liverpool star Darwin Nunez edging closer to exit, following European offer: report
By Mark White published
Liverpool spent big to sign Darwin Nunez - but the Uruguayan isn't favoured by Arne Slot and set for an exit

Arsenal star admits he wants transfer but says 'it's not just my decision'
By Mark White published
Arsenal are short of numbers in their squad and facing a busy summer of business

Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time
By Mark White last updated
RANKED! The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between

Arsenal make Lautaro Martinez their no.1 summer target, ahead of 'historic' offer: report
By Mark White published
Arsenal are in need of a new striker - and preparing for a huge summer of business

'Last couple of games I watched Manchester United's warm-up and it fried my brain. C’mon, it’s a warm-up! Life is sucked out of footballers today' Manchester United icon SLAMS Ruben Amorim's tactics
By Mark White published
Manchester United slumped to yet another home defeat recently as things continue to look shaky at Old Trafford
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