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

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 6 Mar 2024

Ten Hag sack latest: Man Utd line up SHOCK replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Netherlands
  • 6 Mar 2024

Man Utd must hijack Tottenham's move for Eredivisie standout

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 6 Mar 2024

Bargain World Cup winner 'offered' to Barcelona has Messi seal of approval

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 6 Mar 2024

Liverpool to strengthen THREE positions in post-Klopp rebuild

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli against Barcelona in the Champions League
  • 5 Mar 2024

Man Utd Osimhen bomb, Arsenal offer record deal, Chelsea's Poch successors: FootballTransfers recap

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 5 Mar 2024

Real Madrid fans salivate at Galactico-esque Mbappe performance

Cheick Doucoure, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2023/24
  • 5 Mar 2024

New record sale? Man Utd and Liverpool learn price of Crystal Palace star

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

Arsenal star 'would be delighted to sign for Barcelona'

Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen, 2023/24
  • 5 Mar 2024

Real Madrid legend lined up as Alonso replacement at Leverkusen

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

Former Arsenal wonderkid has 'no regrets' despite being axed by Arteta

Victor Osimhen, Todd Boehly, Sir Jim Ratcliffe
  • 6 Mar 2024

Arsenal and Chelsea stunned as Man Utd emerge as Osimhen favourites

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 5 Mar 2024

Chelsea battle Tottenham and Bayern for €50m LaLiga superstar

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023
  • 5 Mar 2024

Man Utd take key step towards Olise deal with Ratcliffe's new 'top target'

Fabrizio Romano, Ivan Toney, Chelsea
  • 5 Mar 2024

Romano drops Ivan Toney bomb on Chelsea

Pedri, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 4 Mar 2024

Arsenal's Pedri hopes dashed, Flop threatens Chelsea, Man Utd eye new Pogba: FootballTransfers recap

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 4 Mar 2024

Liverpool ready to 'submit pharaonic offer' for Serie A superstar

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Burnley for Arsenal in the Premier League
  • 4 Mar 2024

What is Arsenal's biggest Premier League win of all time?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 4 Mar 2024

'Deluded' Ten Hag digging his Man Utd grave with post-Man City comments

Edu Gaspar, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 4 Mar 2024

Edu masterclass! Arsenal close in on spectacular wonderkid signing

Maximilian Beier, Unai Emery, Aston Villa
  • 4 Mar 2024

Aston Villa must repeat Bailey trick and beat Liverpool to breakout star