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

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 4 Feb 2025

Romano reveals Chelsea's plan for new midfield signing

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray
  • 4 Feb 2025

Arsenal eyed late transfer that would have changed everything for Osimhen

Eddie Howe, Lloyd Kelly, Newcastle
  • 3 Feb 2025

Shay Given says what every Newcastle fan is thinking after Lloyd Kelly's transfer

Carney Chukwuemeka, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 3 Feb 2025

OFFICIAL: Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka joins Borussia Dortmund

Marco Ansensio, PSG, 2024/25
  • 3 Feb 2025

OFFICIAL: Aston Villa complete Marco Asensio transfer

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 3 Feb 2025

Man Utd officially give up on fixing Amorim's biggest problem

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 3 Feb 2025

Chelsea Transfer News Today: €15m signing agreed as Felix and Chilwell leave

Mathys Tel, Bayern Munich, 2024/25
  • 3 Feb 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Shock Tel twist as new top target emerges

Rasmus Hojlund, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 3 Feb 2025

Man Utd 'in disarray' as Amorim left with 'Championship level' strikers

Mathis Amougou, France, Saint-Etienne, 2024
  • 3 Feb 2025

Chelsea agree €15m deal to sign Mathis Amougou

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 3 Feb 2025

Chelsea target Deadline Day swoop for THREE midfielders

Ollie Watkins, Arsenal
  • 3 Feb 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Watkins hope as surprise deal agreed

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 3 Feb 2025

Chelsea agree shock €50m Deadline Day transfer - Fabrizio Romano

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa
  • 3 Feb 2025

OFFICIAL: Aston Villa complete Marcus Rashford transfer

Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim
  • 2 Feb 2025

Arsenal and Man Utd in bombshell battle as Chelsea eye €90m deal: FT recap

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 2 Feb 2025

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Palmer repeat takes shape as €200m raid planned

Mathys Tel, Bayern Munich, 2024/25
  • 2 Feb 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Tel madness overshadows Dorgu arrival

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 2 Feb 2025

Chelsea target €90m wonderkid deal after agent meeting

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 2 Feb 2025

Romano drops Garnacho transfer update that will delight Man Utd fans

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 2 Feb 2025

Graham Potter: Chelsea sack was 'the best thing that happened to me'