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, money
  • 7 Nov 2023

€75m transfer mistake: Man Utd are the WRONG club for summer signing

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 7 Nov 2023

Chelsea slammed for transfer oversight after getting 'carried away'

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

Man Utd enter race for out-of-favour Chelsea target

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

Man Utd face serious competition for LaLiga star - Romano

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

Lewandowski vs Messi? 'Various' MLS clubs plot move for Barcelona star

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 6 Nov 2023

'I'd like to return' - In-form star breaks silence on Barcelona rumours

Jamie Carragher
  • 6 Nov 2023

Carragher reveals the TWO players Liverpool need to dethrone Man City

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

Another Mudryk? Chelsea 'in love' with Arsenal-linked wonderkid

Jerome Boateng, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Thomas Muller, Matthias Ginter, World Cup, Germany
  • 6 Nov 2023

Premier League snubbed! World Cup winner in shock talks with Bundesliga minnows

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag, Man Utd boss
  • 4 Nov 2023

Man Utd initiate contact with Arsenal target

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, 2022/23
  • 4 Nov 2023

Is Davies the wrong target? Real Madrid's unlikely alternative

Victor Boniface, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkuse, 2023/24
  • 4 Nov 2023

Frimpong to Man Utd, Wirtz to City - Five Leverkusen stars who could move in 2024

Rayan Cherki, Quentin Merlin, Elye Wahi, Kiliann Sildillia, France
  • 4 Nov 2023

Man City and PSG plot magical move for Ligue 1 wizard

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 4 Nov 2023

Did Benfica rip Chelsea off? Enzo Fernandez's transfer value plummets

Erik ten Hag, Denied
  • 4 Nov 2023

Ex-Man Utd star ignored Ten Hag to force move as he 'wanted to feel loved'

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23
  • 4 Nov 2023

Arsenal or Chelsea? Ivan Toney told PERFECT next club

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

'Fragmented' Man Utd dressing room doubted Ten Hag 'from day one'

Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Real Madrid
  • 3 Nov 2023

Haaland or Mbappe? Real Madrid boss Perez makes decision on which star to sign

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

Potential Ten Hag replacement breaks silence on Man Utd links

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 3 Nov 2023

Arsenal poised to beat Barcelona to bargain wonderkid signing