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

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 9 Feb 2024

De Jong bombshell, Chelsea's Mudryk solution, Arsenal's Neto alternative: FootballTransfers recap

Julian Nagelsmann
  • 9 Feb 2024

Nagelsmann makes himself available for Liverpool and Barcelona jobs

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 9 Feb 2024

Liverpool to ruthlessly replace Klopp favourite with Real Madrid target

Erik ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, money
  • 9 Feb 2024

Man Utd 'insist' on making €100m defender Ratcliffe's first signing

Frenkie de Jong, Chelsea
  • 9 Feb 2024

Chelsea 'willing to pay €100m' for Frenkie de Jong

Thomas Tuchel, Erik ten Hag
  • 9 Feb 2024

Man Utd target could snub Ten Hag for a third time as Bayern join race

Enzo Fernandez, Barcelona
  • 9 Feb 2024

Enzo Fernandez 'seduced by the idea of playing for Barcelona'

Jean-Clair Todibo, Man Utd, Chelsea
  • 9 Feb 2024

Todibo gives tantalising response to Man Utd and Chelsea interest

Nicolas Jackson, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 9 Feb 2024

Chelsea set sights on 20-year-old Nicolas Jackson AFCON teammate

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023-24
  • 8 Feb 2024

Real Madrid agree Mbappe terms, Liverpool battle Arsenal for LaLiga star: FootballTransfers recap

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

Real Madrid 'reach agreement in principle' with Mbappe

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

Ten Hag ready to turn massive profit on Man Utd defender

Duncan McGuire, Blackburn Rovers, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

OFFICIAL: USMNT star McGuire's Blackburn transfer has COLLAPSED again

Erik ten Hag, Jurgen Klopp
  • 8 Feb 2024

Man Utd and Liverpool target 'one to watch for the summer' - Romano

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG
  • 8 Feb 2024

'It's over' - PSG make seismic announcement

Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona
  • 8 Feb 2024

Barcelona have a PACT with exciting wonderkid - Romano

Erik ten Hag, Unai Emery
  • 8 Feb 2024

Man Utd rocked as Aston Villa 'test the waters' for Ten Hag target

Fabrizio Romano, Leroy Sane, Liverpool
  • 8 Feb 2024

Romano reveals the truth behind Liverpool's Leroy Sane links

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2023/24
  • 7 Feb 2024

Toney to be sold, Arsenal flop seals move, Man Utd want Serie A star: FootballTransfers recap

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 7 Feb 2024

Arsenal given asking price for striker 'equal to Haaland'