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, Arsenal
  • 13 Dec 2023

Arsenal plot spectacular €180m double swoop

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 12 Dec 2023

Ten Hag is the latest victim of managerial graveyard Man Utd

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 12 Dec 2023

Chelsea dealt transfer blow as Premier League plugs Boehly loophole

Mikel Arteta with the Arsenal logo and Kai Havertz in the background
  • 12 Dec 2023

Arsenal are worse than last season despite €230m spending spree

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Inter Miami, 2023
  • 12 Dec 2023

'I'd like to try MLS' - Barcelona captain addresses Messi reunion rumours

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 12 Dec 2023

Chelsea lead Arsenal and Man Utd in race to sign Messinho

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 12 Dec 2023

Chelsea enter race for €100m Arsenal target - Fabrizio Romano

Joshua Kimmich, Bayern, 2023/24
  • 12 Dec 2023

Barcelona, Real Madrid or Man City? Why Bayern's Kimmich needs to move

Kylian Mbappe continues to be linked with a transfer to Real Madrid
  • 12 Dec 2023

How PSG Champions League elimination will influence Mbappe's Real Madrid decision

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 12 Dec 2023

Chelsea striker targeted, Liverpool eye Nunez replacement, Man Utd axe flop: FootballTransfers recap

Malang Sarr, Chelsea
  • 11 Dec 2023

Man Utd flop out, Chelsea flop in as 'talks opened' with forgotten man

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 11 Dec 2023

Pochettino wants Chelsea to ditch transfer policy after 'disaster' year

Harry Kane, Bundesliga protest
  • 11 Dec 2023

More Kanes, fewer fans? What landmark investor vote means for the Bundesliga

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news
  • 11 Dec 2023

Real Madrid battle PSG and Man City for 14-year-old wonderkid - Romano

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool
  • 11 Dec 2023

Liverpool dealt blow in pursuit of Van Dijk successor

Joshua Kimmich playing for Bayern Munich against Barcelona
  • 11 Dec 2023

'Got his a** kicked' - Kimmich blasted amid Bayern exit rumours

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 11 Dec 2023

Sir Jim Ratcliffe slams Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, new badge
  • 9 Dec 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson predicted Aston Villa's incredible season in August

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, pressure
  • 9 Dec 2023

Man Utd must reconsider Ten Hag stance after Bournemouth humiliation

Harvey Elliott, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 9 Dec 2023

Difference-maker Harvey Elliott is Liverpool's superstar of the future