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

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
  • 19 Feb 2024

Man Utd legend Solskjaer lined up for spectacular management return

Tim Steidten, David Moyes, West Ham
  • 19 Feb 2024

West Ham struggling to convince Liverpool target to stay

Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich, exit
  • 19 Feb 2024

Barcelona alerted! Bayern transfer-list Kimmich after post-game bust-up

Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli
  • 19 Feb 2024

Osimhen discontent fuelling blockbuster Barcelona transfer

Alexander Isak, Chelsea
  • 19 Feb 2024

Romano reveals the truth behind Chelsea links with Newcastle star Isak

Fabrizio Romano
  • 19 Feb 2024

Key Man Utd man to make history with major transfer - Romano

Edu, Mikel Arteta, Folarin Balogun
  • 18 Feb 2024

Bullet dodged! Arsenal played a blinder with €30m Balogun sale

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 17 Feb 2024

Premier League manager is Barcelona's 'most viable' Xavi replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

Man Utd target tipped to 'reach the summits' by ex-Red Devils star

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid
  • 17 Feb 2024

Bayern push Davies to Real Madrid amid Tuchel crisis

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

Liverpool's injury crisis can save Pochettino's Chelsea job

Julian Nagelsmann
  • 17 Feb 2024

Barcelona's surprising stance on Julian Nagelsmann revealed

Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 17 Feb 2024

Romano reveals the state of play of Man Utd's Joao Neves pursuit

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 17 Feb 2024

Arsenal plot summer spending spree to bolster three key positions

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 16 Feb 2024

Chelsea rivalled for Osimhen, Man Utd contact striker, Arsenal's Hato blow: FootballTransfers recap

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Man Utd
  • 16 Feb 2024

Ratcliffe revolution: Man Utd eye the man who made Palmer & Foden

Erik ten Hag, Thomas Tuchel
  • 16 Feb 2024

Man Utd 'make contact' for prolific Bayern wonderkid

Jamal Musiala, Lionel Messi, Kai Havertz
  • 16 Feb 2024

Ballon d'Or or Bundesliga tax: What next for Chelsea & Liverpool target Musiala?

Ivan Toney, Newcastle
  • 16 Feb 2024

Toney windfall: Newcastle set for much-needed FFP boost

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, Man Utd
  • 16 Feb 2024

Chelsea and Man Utd suffer setback in World Cup winner pursuit - Romano