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, Enzo Maresca
  • 3 Sept 2024

Bullet dodged? Chelsea & Man Utd target dropped for disciplinary reasons

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, transfer news
  • 3 Sept 2024

Failed Man Utd transfer? Romano reveals the truth behind Deadline Day links

Victor Osimhen, Casemiro
  • 3 Sept 2024

Man Utd 'open' to late Casemiro exit as Osimhen's Galatasaray circle

Joan Laporta
  • 3 Sept 2024

Barcelona boss dismisses Gundogan's FFP claim despite Lewandowski admission

Victor Osimhen reacts to Napoli's Serie A defeat to Bologna, 2023/24
  • 3 Sept 2024

After Chelsea transfer mess: Osimhen dropped agent for Galatasaray talks

Mauricio Pochettino, USA
  • 3 Sept 2024

Romano reveals when ex-Chelsea boss Pochettino will take USMNT job

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 2 Sept 2024

Osimhen shocks Chelsea, Ten Hag risks Man Utd sack, Arsenal reject bid: FootballTransfers recap

Ângelo, Chelsea
  • 2 Sept 2024

OFFICIAL: Chelsea winger Angelo Gabriel completes Al-Nassr transfer

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 2 Sept 2024

Club boss shuts down links to ex-Man Utd star who is STILL a free agent

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 2 Sept 2024

Romano reveals Chelsea star's next move after changing agents

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray
  • 3 Sept 2024

Victor Osimhen says YES to shock Galatasaray transfer

Adrien Rabiot, Juventus, 2023/24
  • 2 Sept 2024

Adrien Rabiot: Romano makes Man Utd guarantee amid Barcelona links

Nico Williams, Arsenal
  • 2 Sept 2024

Williams to elude Arsenal forever? Athletic chief in 'entire career' claim

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr
  • 2 Sept 2024

Al-Nassr set to sign Chelsea flop after axing ex-Man Utd star

Victor Osimhen
  • 2 Sept 2024

Osimhen transfer agreed: Romano reveals details of shock Napoli exit

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea
  • 1 Sept 2024

OFFICIAL: Chelsea complete Jadon Sancho transfer from Man Utd

Jose Mourinho, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 31 Aug 2024

Chelsea star 'offered' to Mourinho after brutal Maresca treatment

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 31 Aug 2024

Forgotten Arsenal star has contract TORN UP - Romano

Federico Chiesa, Kylian Mbappe
  • 31 Aug 2024

The five biggest bargains of the summer transfer window

Ben Chilwell, Victor Osimhen
  • 31 Aug 2024

Five players who failed to get the transfer they needed