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

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, clown
  • 9 Nov 2023

Man Utd star branded a 'clown' after Champions League antics

Mauricio Pochettino, Ange Postecoglou
  • 9 Nov 2023

Chelsea and Spurs 'leading the way' in chase for €60m English star

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, LA Galaxy
  • 9 Nov 2023

Ibrahimovic 'one step away' from returning to football

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 9 Nov 2023

Club president reveals plans to sign Chelsea stalwart

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern
  • 9 Nov 2023

Bayern to go above and beyond in fight for Real Madrid target

Paul Scholes, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 9 Nov 2023

Scholes slams 'managerial graveyard' Man Utd and Bruno Fernandes

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, pressure
  • 8 Nov 2023

'Hopeless' - Fans react as Man Utd defeated by 17-year-old Chelsea target

Eddie Howe, Newcastle
  • 8 Nov 2023

Premier League to vote on BAN to stop controversial Newcastle transfer

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

Man Utd given worrying financial update ahead of January window

Paul Mitchell
  • 8 Nov 2023

Man Utd plot Monaco raid amid sporting director links

Jean-Clair Todibo, Khephren Thuram, Dante, Nice
  • 8 Nov 2023

Ligue 1 sensation flattered by Man Utd and Liverpool interest

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24, warning border
  • 8 Nov 2023

A transfer mistake? Chelsea outcast earns rave reviews after bossing Mbappe

Jean-Clair Todibo, Man Utd
  • 8 Nov 2023

Man Utd will pursue deal for €50m Todibo - but there's a problem

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

Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona eye RECORD deal for teenage sensation

Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Everton
  • 7 Nov 2023

Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool target seals shock move after Everton 'nightmare'

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 7 Nov 2023

Chelsea face PSG competition for starlet compared to Saliba and Fofana

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 7 Nov 2023

Romano provides huge transfer update on Man Utd trio

Kylian Mbappe, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG
  • 7 Nov 2023

PSG chief Al-Khelaifi breaks silence on Real Madrid's Mbappe statement

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 7 Nov 2023

The striker who would 'elevate' Arsenal is perfect for Chelsea

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 7 Nov 2023

Chelsea's Thiago Silva replacement is bad news for Man Utd