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

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 25 Sept 2024

'Eager' Man Utd in talks over blockbuster double deal

Florian Wirtz, Arsenal
  • 25 Sept 2024

Arsenal blow €150m Wirtz race wide open

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 25 Sept 2024

INEOS BANNED after Man Utd decision

Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2023/24
  • 25 Sept 2024

Man City worry as negotiations with 'most important player' start

Wojciech Szczesny, Juventus, 2023-24
  • 25 Sept 2024

Barcelona agree deal to sign Wojciech Szczesny - Romano

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 25 Sept 2024

Bruno Fernandes a 'big problem' for Man Utd

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig, 2023/24
  • 24 Sept 2024

Xavi Simons WORRIES Man Utd

Achraf Hakimi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 24 Sept 2024

Mbappe's best friend makes decision on Real Madrid reunion

Jamal Musiala, Man Utd
  • 24 Sept 2024

DELUSIONAL Man Utd believe they already have their own Musiala

Hugo Larsson, Eintracht Frankfurt
  • 24 Sept 2024

Better than Merino: Romano confirms interest in Arsenal-linked wonderkid

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 24 Sept 2024

Man Utd's first FOUR 2025 targets revealed

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 24 Sept 2024

Maresca tells Chelsea signing 'he's not the main player'

Luis Enrique, Kylian Mbappe, PSG
  • 24 Sept 2024

PSG boss Enrique breaks silence on 'broken' Mbappe relationship

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 24 Sept 2024

Arsenal rival Chelsea and Real Madrid in wonderkid race

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 24 Sept 2024

Ten Hag's Man Utd fate rests on €74m Hojlund

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea
  • 24 Sept 2024

Maresca makes jaw-dropping Mudryk admission

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 23 Sept 2024

Arsenal eye Duran, Man Utd want Chelsea flop, Man City madness: FootballTransfers recap

Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid
  • 23 Sept 2024

Carlo Ancelotti sends clear message to Xabi Alonso

Jude Bellingham, inspirational quotes
  • 23 Sept 2024

Bellingham gets away with another insult

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 23 Sept 2024

LaLiga bigwig launches racist tirade against Vinicius Jr