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

Manuel Ugarte, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 26 Aug 2024

Ugarte unlocked? Man Utd star seals permanent transfer - Romano

Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 26 Aug 2024

Barcelona attempt STRANGE transfer hijack

Federico Chiesa, Liverpool
  • 27 Aug 2024

Liverpool open talks to sign Federico Chiesa - Fabrizio Romano

Ivan Toney
  • 26 Aug 2024

Toney decision TODAY! Chelsea and Man Utd target given transfer deadline

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 26 Aug 2024

Man Utd's missed opportunity: Ugarte upgrade completes shock transfer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 26 Aug 2024

Arsenal to complete €35m transfer - Ornstein

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 24 Aug 2024

Arsenal done deal, Chelsea transfer humiliation, Man Utd star wants out: FootballTransfers recap

Manuel Ugarte, Man Utd, PSG, 2023/24
  • 24 Aug 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Ugarte ALMOST DONE, Sancho EXIT DEMAND, wonderkid interest CONFIRMED

Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona
  • 24 Aug 2024

Barcelona done deal! Romano announces shock transfer

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 24 Aug 2024

Gyokeres refuses to rule out Arsenal transfer after stunning hattrick

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 24 Aug 2024

After Gallagher: Chelsea put ANOTHER academy graduate up for sale

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 24 Aug 2024

Manager confirms Man Utd talks with Brazilian wonderkid

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal
  • 24 Aug 2024

'Here we go' - Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal transfer

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd
  • 24 Aug 2024

Rashford should worry about Sancho treatment after latest Man Utd stinker

Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 24 Aug 2024

Barcelona 'optimistic' about signing superstar despite registration mess

Enzo Maresca, Samu Omorodion, Chelsea
  • 24 Aug 2024

Chelsea's disastrous transfer policy laid bare by Omorodion move

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 23 Aug 2024

Arsenal 'willing to pay what it takes' for Arteta's dream target

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 23 Aug 2024

Arteta admits regret after €40m Arsenal transfer

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 23 Aug 2024

Chelsea in talks with Premier League rivals over €80m star - Ornstein

Jadon Sancho, Barcelona
  • 23 Aug 2024

Sancho to Barcelona? Romano reveals Man Utd truth as winger 'agrees terms'