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, Moises Caicedo, Chelsea
  • 28 Nov 2023

Arsenal will attempt Moises Caicedo-esque transfer in January - Romano

Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen, Jamal Musiala, Matthijs de Ligt, Bayern, 2023/24
  • 28 Nov 2023

Wirtz door closes but Musiala door opens for Chelsea and Liverpool

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal
  • 28 Nov 2023

Ramsdale's Arsenal exit 'inevitable' after brutal Arteta response

Timo Werner for Chelsea
  • 27 Nov 2023

Man Utd's Werner shock, Chelsea Moscardo madness, Arsenal's Tierney battle: FootballTransfers recap

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

Here we go? Romano reveals the truth behind Chelsea's Moscardo deal

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 27 Nov 2023

Man Utd's €100m 'top transfer target' for 2024 revealed

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern
  • 27 Nov 2023

Bayern move on from Varane with audacious approach for Barcelona star

Timo Werner, Man Utd
  • 27 Nov 2023

Man Utd make shock approach for Chelsea flop Werner

Erik ten Hag, Antony, Man Utd
  • 27 Nov 2023

Man Utd-bound? Ideal Antony upgrade joins Ten Hag's agency

Erik ten Hag smiling, Man Utd
  • 27 Nov 2023

Man Utd battle Chelsea and Newcastle for 16-year-old Welsh wonderkid

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Erling Haaland, Man City, 2023/24
  • 27 Nov 2023

Liverpool's right-back options to unleash 'Gerrard-esque' Trent in midfield

Ivan Toney, Chelsea, Brentford, Arsenal
  • 27 Nov 2023

Brentford director makes HUGE Toney claim amid Arsenal and Chelsea links

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Liverpool, Man City
  • 27 Nov 2023

Liverpool and Man City enter race for 'amazing' Arsenal target

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 27 Nov 2023

Chelsea ready to break transfer record AGAIN with January Osimhen move

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

Furious Pochettino slams Chelsea squad after Newcastle humiliation

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 25 Nov 2023

Man Utd receive Sancho offer as exit begins to take shape

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 25 Nov 2023

'Complete meltdown' - Fans react to Newcastle's demolition of Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 25 Nov 2023

Chelsea and Liverpool 'explore move' for 400-goal teen sensation

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

Chelsea and Man Utd battle LaLiga giants for 16-year-old wonderkid

Ousmane Dembele, PSG
  • 25 Nov 2023

Are you watching Arsenal? 'Spectacular' Dembele shuts doubters up