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

Jugen Klopp, Liverpool, Lionel Messi
  • 13 Feb 2024

Liverpool move on from Mbappe with €100m bid for 'next Messi'

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 12 Feb 2024

Mbappe to Real stalling, De Ligt to Man Utd, new Chelsea signing spotted: FootballTransfers recap

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
  • 12 Feb 2024

Mbappe to Real Madrid in danger? PSG star's camp 'unconvinced' by offer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 12 Feb 2024

First Chelsea summer signing already training with Pochettino's squad

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 12 Feb 2024

Liverpool target MUST snub summer transfer

Mykhailo Mudryk, Bayern
  • 12 Feb 2024

Romano reveals Chelsea's surprise response to Bayern's Mudryk approach

Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Man Utd
  • 12 Feb 2024

Kobbie Mainoo has already ended Mason Mount's Man Utd career

Mauricio Pochettino, Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth
  • 12 Feb 2024

Chelsea keeping tabs on Bournemouth wonderkid

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, question marks
  • 12 Feb 2024

Forget Rashford! PSG line up BIZARRE Mbappe replacement

Mikel Arteta, Erik ten Hag
  • 12 Feb 2024

Man Utd and Arsenal target told what he MUST improve to become elite

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 12 Feb 2024

Newcastle rival Liverpool for Virgil van Dijk replacement

Deco, Barcelona
  • 10 Feb 2024

Barcelona rivalled for Paul Pogba 2.0

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 10 Feb 2024

Man Utd's ideal Ten Hag replacement targeted by Barcelona

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 10 Feb 2024

Pochettino slams Boehly's scattershot Chelsea recruitment

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 10 Feb 2024

Key Arsenal star reveals Arteta convinced him to snub big-money transfer

Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton, 2023/24
  • 10 Feb 2024

'Bodied by Haaland' - Man Utd target flops on transfer audition

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

Man Utd's lucky escape? €90m ex-target is a flop - and he knows it

Antonio Conte, Hansi Flick, Thiago Motta
  • 10 Feb 2024

Romano reveals truth on Barcelona links with Conte, Flick and Motta

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, question marks
  • 10 Feb 2024

Liverpool target makes surprising U-turn after snubbing January move

Fabrizio Romano, Alphonso Davies, Real Madrid
  • 10 Feb 2024

Real Madrid line up bargain Davies alternative - Romano