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

Serhou Guirassy, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 28 Dec 2023

Man Utd given unexpected boost in Guirassy chase

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal
  • 28 Dec 2023

Ramsdale urged to leave Arsenal by former Gunners ace

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 28 Dec 2023

Chelsea hatch controversial plan to add another club to Boehly's empire

Serhou Guirassy, Harry Kane
  • 26 Dec 2023

Bundesliga Team of the Season so far, including Kane and Guirassy

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 26 Dec 2023

More bad Man Utd business! Ten Hag rues summer sale

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 26 Dec 2023

Chelsea outcast eyed by London rivals ahead of 'big month' for transfers

Erik ten Hag, Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 26 Dec 2023

Man Utd '100%' working on major defender deal - Romano

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 26 Dec 2023

Man Utd striker target is 'one to watch' for January - Romano

Mauricio Pochettino, Pep Guardiola
  • 26 Dec 2023

Chelsea 'keep pushing' for wonderkid despite Man City talks

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 26 Dec 2023

Ten Hag a 'dead man walking' at Man Utd after Ratcliffe takeover

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 23 Dec 2023

Better than Nunez: Liverpool left ruing sale after five years

Erik ten Hag, Antony, Mohammed Kudus
  • 23 Dec 2023

The Man Utd transfer mistake that should cost Ten Hag his job

Mauricio Pochettino, Pep Guardiola
  • 23 Dec 2023

€25m Chelsea and Man City target announces transfer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 23 Dec 2023

Arsenal 'going crazy' over €6m THIRD-DIVISION wonderkid

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, mistake, screengrab
  • 23 Dec 2023

Man Utd player reaction to Mainoo error symbolic of toxic atmosphere

Willy Kambwala, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 23 Dec 2023

Who is Willy Kambwala? Man Utd's 19-year-old Varane replacement

Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 23 Dec 2023

Chelsea overtaken by shock club in race to sign Tuchel favourite

Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal
  • 23 Dec 2023

Arsenal signing has taken them 'up a level' - Alexander-Arnold

Raphael Varane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd
  • 23 Dec 2023

Ronaldo all over again? Varane accused of pulling a sickie

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham, 2023/24
  • 23 Dec 2023

Tottenham 'keeping close eye' on top target ahead of January move