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

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 16 Dec 2023

Man Utd plot sensational swoop for ex-Chelsea star

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24
  • 16 Dec 2023

Jose Mourinho tipped to secure shock Premier League return

Momodou Sonko, Hacken, 2023/24
  • 16 Dec 2023

Liverpool battle Barcelona and Leipzig for Swedish wonderkid

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 16 Dec 2023

Chelsea 'step up interest' in Arsenal star amid injury crisis

Ronald Araujo, Bayern, Man Utd
  • 15 Dec 2023

Man Utd or Bayern? Why Araujo should jump ship amid Barcelona crisis

George Ilenikhena, Royal Antwerp, 2023/24
  • 14 Dec 2023

Who is George Ilenikhena? The 17-year-old wonderkid who downed Barcelona

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 14 Dec 2023

Ten Hag crisis: Man Utd 'ignored obvious issues' and need to 'start from scratch'

Arthur Vermeeren, Royal Antwerp
  • 14 Dec 2023

Wonderkid Vermeeren urged to avoid 'snake pit' Man Utd like the plague

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 14 Dec 2023

'I get upset with myself' - Caicedo opens up on Chelsea struggles

Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, Chelsea
  • 14 Dec 2023

Romano reveals Napoli's Osimhen transfer stance after contract revelation

Kylian Mbappe, Thierry Henry, PSG
  • 14 Dec 2023

Thierry Henry gives Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid transfer advice

Reece James, Chelsea
  • 14 Dec 2023

Chelsea go bargain-hunting with €10m Reece James replacement

Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool
  • 13 Dec 2023

Fabrizio Romano announces Liverpool's first January move

Sean Dyche, Jurgen Klopp
  • 13 Dec 2023

Liverpool's ideal Van Dijk successor...plays for Everton

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, crisis, 2023/24
  • 13 Dec 2023

Next Man Utd manager: Surprise candidate to replace Ten Hag 'gains strength'

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 13 Dec 2023

Chelsea urged to steer clear of Osimhen 'gamble'

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, money
  • 13 Dec 2023

Man Utd miss out on fortune because of Champions League disaster

Youssoufa Moukoko, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 13 Dec 2023

The ideal club for frustrated wonderkid Moukoko as January exit looms

Erik ten Hag, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz
  • 13 Dec 2023

The two Man Utd signings that would have prevented Champions League exit

Serhou Guirassy, Stuttgart, 2023/24
  • 13 Dec 2023

Guirassy to Man Utd: More clubs enter the race to sign bargain striker