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

Mauricio Pochettino, Mikel Arteta, Barcelona
  • 5 Apr 2024

Barcelona wonderkid sale 'inevitable' as Arsenal & Chelsea enter race

Mikel Arteta, Jakub Kiwior, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Arsenal star in demand, Man Utd face wonderkid threat, Greenwood latest: FootballTransfers recap

Mikel Arteta, Barcelona
  • 3 Apr 2024

Barcelona to pounce on star who could unlock spectacular Arsenal transfer

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, Getafe
  • 3 Apr 2024

European giants 'get serious' about Man Utd outcast Greenwood

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, Luis Enrique, PSG
  • 3 Apr 2024

PSG have already met two Barcelona players in transfer talks

Bukayo Saka, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 3 Apr 2024

Man Utd risk losing the 'next Bukayo Saka' for peanuts

Gary O'Neil, Wolves
  • 3 Apr 2024

O'Neil lets rip on Wolves owners amid Liverpool & Man Utd links

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Man Utd get 'good news' over top-class No.9

Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool
  • 2 Apr 2024

Arsenal legend tells Mbappe to SNUB Real Madrid and join Liverpool

Julian Nagelsmann, Liverpool, Ruben Amorim, Barcelona
  • 2 Apr 2024

Nagelsmann to Liverpool: The state of play as Barca step up Amorim chase

Aaron Ramsdale, David Raya, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 2 Apr 2024

Arsenal face fresh Aaron Ramsdale threat

Jose Mourinho
  • 2 Apr 2024

Liverpool legend makes HUGE Mourinho claim

Heorhii Sudakov Shakhtar
  • 2 Apr 2024

Who is Georgiy Sudakov? Mudryk's 'bro' eyed by Arsenal, Chelsea & Liverpool

Timo Werner, Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham
  • 2 Apr 2024

Chelsea flop to Ange's angel: Bargain Werner deal a no-brainer for Spurs

Dani Olmo, Chelsea
  • 2 Apr 2024

Leipzig boss breaks silence on Chelsea & Man Utd target Olmo

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 2 Apr 2024

Man Utd eye FREE duo, Chelsea's James in PSG talks, Arsenal's Saka problem: FootballTransfers recap

Gleison Bremer, Juventus, 2023-24
  • 2 Apr 2024

Man Utd's Bremer boost: Juventus line up Liverpool target as replacement

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023
  • 1 Apr 2024

Man Utd close in on KEY Ratcliffe appointment after controversial bid

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, Brighton
  • 1 Apr 2024

Chelsea having second thoughts about another Brighton raid

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jean-Clair Todibo, Nice
  • 1 Apr 2024

Man Utd target Todibo BLASTED as INEOS face HUGE Nice crisis