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, Erik ten Hag
  • 12 Mar 2024

Chelsea and Man Utd 'very, very interested' in Barcelona star

Xabi Alonso, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 12 Mar 2024

Advantage Liverpool? Key appointment gives Reds edge in Alonso chase

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 12 Mar 2024

Man Utd 'closely follow' forgotten ex-Newcastle fan favourite

Mikel Arteta, Jurgen Klopp, Erik ten Hag
  • 12 Mar 2024

Klopp's last wish? Liverpool boss 'recommends' Arsenal & Man Utd target

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2023/24
  • 12 Mar 2024

Surrounded by bottlers! Ronaldo won't win a major trophy at Al-Nassr

Fabrizio Romano, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 12 Mar 2024

Romano delivers crushing blow to Arsenal's summer plans

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 11 Mar 2024

Man Utd eye Premier League duo, Chelsea get Osimhen approval as 15 for sale: FootballTransfers recap

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 11 Mar 2024

Chelsea given GREEN LIGHT to sign Osimhen

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 11 Mar 2024

Man Utd NEED to join race for €50m star who'll become better than Rashford

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 11 Mar 2024

15 Chelsea players up for sale as Boehly admits transfer policy defeat

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 11 Mar 2024

Arsenal to battle Liverpool for €60m Moises Caicedo teammate

Amad Diallo, Man Utd
  • 11 Mar 2024

Man Utd face problem over Amad Diallo's cryptic social media activity

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 11 Mar 2024

Arsenal face transfer headache over forgotten star's asking price

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 11 Mar 2024

Man Utd barge into race for 400-goal teenage sensation

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 11 Mar 2024

Arsenal's key advantage over Chelsea in pursuit of LaLiga superstar

Fabrizio Romano
  • 11 Mar 2024

Leny Yoro to Man Utd? Fabrizio Romano reveals the state of play

Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea
  • 11 Mar 2024

Strasbourg chief defends Chelsea union: Boehly empire 'not a pyramid scheme'

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, Borussia Dortmund
  • 9 Mar 2024

He's back! Sancho FINALLY scores as forgotten Man Utd flop sees red

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Ivan Toney, Arsenal
  • 10 Mar 2024

Toney, Havertz & Ramsdale - Arsenal's summer transfer plans made clear in Brentford win

Aaron Ramsdale, howler
  • 9 Mar 2024

'Just a s**t Raya' - Ramsdale's Arsenal career OVER after Brentford howler