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
  • 25 Nov 2023

Champions League side would 'welcome Man Utd star with open arms'

Timo Werner for Chelsea
  • 25 Nov 2023

Chelsea flop Werner's transfer stance revealed amid Real Madrid links

Gavi, Barcelona
  • 25 Nov 2023

Gavi replacement: Romano drops major update on Barcelona's transfer plans

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 24 Nov 2023

Ex-Liverpool star names Klopp's ideal successor

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

Man Utd boss Ten Hag breaks silence on Varane falling-out

Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Germany
  • 24 Nov 2023

'Desperate' West Ham turn to Chelsea flop to fix scoring woes

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 24 Nov 2023

Chelsea monitor bargain Serie A sensation

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

Surprise club leads race to sign Chelsea and Liverpool-linked wonderkid

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

Man City legend makes stunning Liverpool admission ahead of Premier League clash

Antony, Man Utd, Primark
  • 24 Nov 2023

'What are his strengths?' - Man Utd legend BLASTS 'Primark-quality' Antony

Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 24 Nov 2023

Real Madrid make major Ancelotti decision to avoid player mutiny

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 24 Nov 2023

Chelsea already own 19-year-old wonderkid who is BETTER than Palmer

Chelsea are targeting Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
  • 22 Nov 2023

Osimhen picks Chelsea, Arsenal star 'out for the season,' Man Utd clearout: FootballTransfers recap

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, money
  • 22 Nov 2023

'The situation is not good' - €70m Man Utd star ready to jump ship

Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, Chelsea
  • 22 Nov 2023

Arsenal or Chelsea? Osimhen already knows his next club

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 22 Nov 2023

Gabriel Jesus makes stunning admission amid Arsenal & Brazil goal drought

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24
  • 22 Nov 2023

Mourinho drops another Saudi hint after record offer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 22 Nov 2023

Arsenal ready to offload forgotten Wenger man

Julian Nagelsmann, Germany, DFB
  • 22 Nov 2023

Bullet dodged by Chelsea? Germany's Nagelsmann experiment is bound to fail

Alex Ferguson, Erik ten Hag
  • 22 Nov 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson 'optimistic' about Ratcliffe's Man Utd investment