Tom Weber

Tom Weber

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Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

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About Tom Weber

Tom Weber is a multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer as part of his freelance work for FootballTransfers. He reports on the game with a broad, international perspective, bringing together news reporting, historical context and specialist knowledge of lesser-covered football cultures.

Areas of Expertise

Born near Dresden, Saxony, Tom’s expertise is especially strong in German football, but his coverage extends far beyond the boundaries of Central Europe. Prior to his work for FootballTransfers, he wrote extensively about the Asian game, Russian men’s and women’s football, lower-league American soccer and the broader evolution of football cultures across continents. His background also includes extensive historical research, including work on workers’ football in Europe and the anti-fascist World Cups of the 1930s. A lover of all things obscure, Tom’s writing often uncovers overlooked stories.

Experience in the Field

Tom launched his writing career in 2018 by covering the three divisions of the English Football League for a blog called Counter, before expanding into more wide-ranging journalism through his own blog, Football, Soccer and Everything in Between. Tom has published work digitally and in print for outlets including The Sideliner, Halb Vier, and Breaking the Lines.

Editorial Approach

Tom’s editorial approach is particularly focused on telling stories that may not receive widespread attention, while still making them accessible to a general football audience. His writing tends to combine clear reporting with broader historical or cultural context, which helps readers see the bigger picture. Because his area of expertise spans multiple countries, languages and football traditions, accuracy in sourcing and translation is central to his process. At FootballTransfers, this allows Tom to produce unique and insightful content.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Tom Weber

Danny Rohl, Rangers
  • 19 May 2026

Rangers close in on first summer signing after Rohl confirmation

Julian Nagelsmann, Manuel Neuer
  • 19 May 2026

'Everybody loses' - Manuel Neuer's World Cup comeback is tearing Germany apart

Xabi Alonso, Rumours
  • 19 May 2026

Transfer Rumours: Alonso to sell 'untouchable' Chelsea star to fund €100m signing

Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 18 May 2026

Surprise Man Utd agreement as Chelsea deals confirmed

Pep Guardiola, Man City
  • 18 May 2026

Guardiola quits Man City: Pep's departure to be made official this week

Bradley Barcola, Liverpool
  • 18 May 2026

Liverpool are pushing Bradley Barcola to Arsenal

Hansi Flick, Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 18 May 2026

Barcelona make the signing announcement everyone was waiting for

Mateus Fernandes, Rumours
  • 17 May 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd identify new €40m target as Mateus Fernandes deal ridiculed

Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 16 May 2026

Man Utd agree deal as damaging Chelsea mistake exposed

Ousmane Diomande, Chelsea TNT
  • 16 May 2026

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Diomande talks opened as Liverpool battle erupts

Julian Alvarez, Arsenal TNT
  • 16 May 2026

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Alvarez decision made as €100m deal laughed off

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, Transfer News Today
  • 16 May 2026

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Deal confirmed in 48 hours as Rashford pulls U-turn

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 16 May 2026

Chelsea reach agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach

Victor Froholdt, Porto, 2025/26
  • 16 May 2026

Victor Froholdt tells Arsenal his summer transfer plan

Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 16 May 2026

Mo Salah wants Arne Slot sacked: Liverpool legend slams 'crumbling' club

Karim Coulibaly, Chelsea, Werder Bremen, 2025/26
  • 16 May 2026

Director confirms Chelsea 'movement' for €50m star with unique deal possible

Albert Riera
  • 16 May 2026

Ex-Liverpool star Albert Riera is making Liam Rosenior look like a coaching genius

Nick Woltemade, Rumours
  • 16 May 2026

Transfer Rumours: Woltemade escape route as director jets in for Chelsea talks

Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid, 2025/26
  • 15 May 2026

Arsenal in Julian Alvarez surprise as €100m Chelsea offer prepared

Marcos Senesi, Man Utd TNT
  • 15 May 2026

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Senesi pursuit confirmed as 'ambitious' swoop revealed