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

Bradley Barcola, Arsenal
  • 20 Jun 2026

Arsenal Transfer News Today: €80m Barcola bid as Romano reveals truth behind shock deal

Michael Olise, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 20 Jun 2026

Real Madrid release official Michael Olise statement

Xabi Alonso, Chelsea
  • 20 Jun 2026

Chelsea can save France star after World Cup debacle: 'Nothing is going right'

Jeremy Doku, Belgium, 2026 World Cup
  • 20 Jun 2026

Jeremy Doku torn to shreds after announcing departure from Belgium's World Cup squad

Casemiro, Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 20 Jun 2026

Fabrizio Romano announces Casemiro's next club

Johan Manzambi
  • 20 Jun 2026

World Cup Transfer Watch: Switzerland sensation Johan Manzambi told to join Chelsea

Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 20 Jun 2026

Liverpool to hijack 'historic' Barcelona signing: Iraola wants Van Dijk 2.0

Diego Costa, Rumours
  • 20 Jun 2026

Transfer Rumours: Chelsea step up goalkeeper pursuit as world record fee demanded

Michael Carrick, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 19 Jun 2026

€145m deal close as Man Utd decision causes outrage

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 19 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? What your answer says about you

Xabi Alonso, Chelsea
  • 19 Jun 2026

Chelsea to lose their next superstar winger after 'massive' Liverpool bid

Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 19 Jun 2026

Romano announces Barcelona's next signing: Flick 'serious' about €8m bargain

Xabi Alonso, Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea
  • 18 Jun 2026

Chelsea find Jackson solution: Swap deal gives Alonso exactly what he needs

Michael Olise, rumours
  • 18 Jun 2026

Transfer Rumours: 'Massive' Liverpool bid promised as Michael Olise offensive launched

Marcus Rashford Man Utd TNT
  • 17 Jun 2026

Man Utd Transfer News Today: €20m bargain as Marcus Rashford revelation causes stir

Christos Tzolis, Arsenal
  • 17 Jun 2026

Arsenal's Christos Tzolis deal unlocked by 'strong offensive'

Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2025/26
  • 17 Jun 2026

Done Deals: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Andrea Cambiaso, Chelsea TNT
  • 17 Jun 2026

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Andrea Cambiaso talks opened as Xabi Alonso doubts emerge

Sandro Tonali, Elliot Anderson, Man City
  • 17 Jun 2026

Man City target €260m double deal for Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson

Kendry Paez, River Plate, 2026
  • 17 Jun 2026

Kendry Paez is the face of Chelsea's failed project - his career is unravelling