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

Carlo Ancelotti
  • 9 Jul 2024

Real Madrid reach breakthrough in €40m transfer saga

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Joshua Zirkzee
  • 9 Jul 2024

Man Utd target Premier League striker duo despite Zirkzee transfer

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 9 Jul 2024

Chelsea target 'perfectly content' with transfer situation

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 9 Jul 2024

Arsenal plot surprise swoop for Spain's Euro 2024 hero

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 8 Jul 2024

Chelsea's new wonderkid, Man Utd's three deals, Arsenal's Calafiori domino: FootballTransfers recap

Jose Mourinho, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 8 Jul 2024

Mourinho turns attention to Chelsea target after Barcelona snub

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid
  • 8 Jul 2024

Real Madrid finally close in on Alphonso Davies transfer

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 9 Jul 2024

Chelsea agree deal to sign USMNT wonderkid - Ornstein

Victor Osimhen, Todd Boehly, Sir Jim Ratcliffe
  • 8 Jul 2024

Osimhen makes Chelsea and Man Utd transfer priority clear

Jobe Bellingham
  • 8 Jul 2024

Bellingham makes surprise decision on Premier League transfer - Romano

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 8 Jul 2024

Calafiori to Arsenal triggers SHOCK transfer domino for World Cup winner

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 8 Jul 2024

Greenwood's Man Utd exit: Deal done 'ASAP' as star '10 times better' eyed

Conor Gallagher, Chelsea
  • 8 Jul 2024

Romano drops Chelsea bomb: Surprise club 'most interested' in Gallagher

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 8 Jul 2024

Man Utd 'pushing' for THIRD signing after Zirkzee and De Ligt

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 6 Jul 2024

Chelsea's Osimhen swap, Van de Beek's Man Utd exit, Arsenal's Saliba shock: FootballTransfers recap

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal
  • 6 Jul 2024

Arsenal to sell star after sealing Calafiori transfer - Romano

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea
  • 6 Jul 2024

Chelsea willing to sacrifice wonderkid in stunning Osimhen swap deal

Emiliano Martinez, Argentina, Aston Villa, 2023/24
  • 6 Jul 2024

Martinez to Man Utd: Ten Hag REJECTED 'best in the world' for Onana

Donny van de Beek, Man Utd, exit
  • 6 Jul 2024

Man Utd flop Van de Beek seals bargain Champions League move

Julen Lopetegui, Max Kilman, Tim Steidten, West Ham
  • 6 Jul 2024

West Ham complete 'momentous' transfer as non-league side bank RECORD fee