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

Mikel Arteta, Erik ten Hag, Jurgen Klopp
  • 31 Jan 2024

Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd 'queuing up' to sign €60m Bundesliga star

Lionel Messi and the Barcelona badge, on a background of a faded Catalan flag
  • 31 Jan 2024

Lionel Messi tipped to replace Xavi as Barcelona MANAGER

Fabrizio Romano, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 31 Jan 2024

Major Chelsea transfer an 'open situation' as Romano drops double update

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 31 Jan 2024

Chelsea star set to leave after flop transfer

Xavi, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Barcelona stunned as Tottenham attempt wonderkid hijack

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea
  • 31 Jan 2024

Enzo Fernandez's father: My son is unhappy at Chelsea

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 31 Jan 2024

Arsenal lose the 'new Serge Gnabry' to Aston Villa - Romano

Erik ten Hag, Joshua Zirkzee
  • 30 Jan 2024

Man Utd move for striker, Benzema saga over, Mbappe's Real Madrid doubts: FootballTransfers recap

Erik ten Hag, Mikel Arteta, Man Utd, Arsenal
  • 30 Jan 2024

Man Utd steal a march on Arsenal in race to sign 'Dutch Ibrahimovic'

Karim Benzema, Chelsea, Man Utd
  • 30 Jan 2024

Ornstein delivers major Benzema update on Saudi Deadline Day

Xabi Alonso, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 30 Jan 2024

The five Bayer Leverkusen stars Xabi Alonso could sign for Liverpool

Fabrizio Romano, Here We Go
  • 30 Jan 2024

Mudryk 2.0! Romano drops transfer bomb on Arsenal and Chelsea target

Marcus Rashford, Kylian Mbappe, Man Utd
  • 30 Jan 2024

Mbappe could offer Rashford a spectacular Man Utd escape route

Giovanni Reyna, Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 30 Jan 2024

New club enters race for USMNT star Reyna as American connection key

Fabrizio Romano, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 30 Jan 2024

Liverpool contact transfer guru ahead of post-Klopp 'revolution' - Romano

Xavi, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 30 Jan 2024

Barcelona set for surprise January windfall from player who HATES Xavi

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, pressure
  • 29 Jan 2024

Ten Hag faces Man Utd axe, Van Dijk hints at Liverpool exit, Nusa bombshell: FootballTransfers recap

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 29 Jan 2024

Chelsea given unexpected hope of hijacking 'done deal' - Ornstein

Rio Ferdinand, Man Utd
  • 29 Jan 2024

Ferdinand slams 'stupid' Man Utd players after Rashford incident

Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 29 Jan 2024

LaLiga giants plot Gio Reyna hijack to replace Liverpool flop