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, 2023/24
  • 1 Dec 2023

Man Utd snubbed! Spanish wonderkid makes huge decision amid transfer links

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane
  • 1 Dec 2023

'Most complete midfielder' Bellingham ready to wear Zidane's Real Madrid crown

Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 1 Dec 2023

Barcelona hatch audacious plan to sign Felix and Cancelo in January

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

Man Utd wanted an Alisson - what they really needed was a Declan Rice

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 1 Dec 2023

Liverpool join Arsenal in race to sign 18-year-old 'next world star'

Paolo Maldini, AC Milan, 2022/23
  • 1 Dec 2023

Maldini breaks silence on shock Man Utd links amid Ratcliffe shake-up

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 29 Nov 2023

Man Utd's transfer plans after UCL agony, Chelsea eye wonderkid duo: FootballTransfers recap

Harry Maguire, Andre Onana, Man Utd
  • 29 Nov 2023

14 goals conceded in 5 games: Man Utd's Champions League dream undone by defence

Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, Chelsea
  • 29 Nov 2023

Napoli line up Osimhen replacement as Arsenal and Chelsea rumours build

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 29 Nov 2023

'Real deal' Garnacho outshines flop Antony again as Man Utd flounder

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 29 Nov 2023

'Taking the pi**' - Onana blasted after TWO more howlers for Man Utd

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 29 Nov 2023

Bynoe-Gittens must snub Arsenal & Man Utd to AVOID becoming next Sancho

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 29 Nov 2023

Chelsea make radical decision on flop transfer after Moscardo snub

Fabrizio Romano gives the latest Man Utd transfer news
  • 29 Nov 2023

Determined Man Utd to pursue 'complicated' €100m deal - Romano

Fabrizio Romano, Gabriel Moscardo, Chelsea
  • 29 Nov 2023

Romano makes bold Chelsea claim and reveals club 'pushing' to sign Moscardo

Robert Lewandowski, Los Angeles, Barcelona, MLS
  • 28 Nov 2023

Lewandowski, Suarez and five superstars who could join Messi in MLS in 2024

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 28 Nov 2023

€40m Man Utd target 'very keen on transfer' as Chelsea and Liverpool circle

Fabrizio Romano, Gabriel Moscardo, Chelsea
  • 28 Nov 2023

Romano drops major Moscardo update that Chelsea fans will HATE

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Eddie Howe, Newcastle
  • 28 Nov 2023

Newcastle unearth their own Mbappe in Chelsea demolition

Fabrizio Romano's latest Chelsea transfer news
  • 28 Nov 2023

Popular Chelsea star chased by 'many clubs' - Romano