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

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 31 Oct 2023

Arsenal braced for 'intriguing' January transfer saga

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
  • 31 Oct 2023

Chelsea investigated over TWO transfers

PSG's MNM front three: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar
  • 30 Oct 2023

'You are the best!' - Football reacts to Messi's Ballon d'Or win

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, Erling Haaland, Man City
  • 30 Oct 2023

Ballon d'Or 2024: Haaland, Bellingham and the top candidates for next year's award

Phil Foden and Sofyan Amrabat clash in the Manchester derby
  • 30 Oct 2023

Arsenal legend slams Man City star after Man Utd demolition

Mohamed Salah, Al-Ittihad
  • 30 Oct 2023

January Saudi move? Liverpool make stance on Salah sale clear

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 30 Oct 2023

Man Utd enter race for £45m Chelsea outcast

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 30 Oct 2023

Ex-Liverpool star pardoned after bust-up with coach

Todd Boehly, Chelsea owner
  • 30 Oct 2023

Chelsea eye star duo to REPLACE summer signing

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 27 Oct 2023

Man Utd target for sale, Chelsea eye TWO wonderkids, Klopp furious: FootballTransfers recap

Mauricio Pochettino, Pep Guardiola, Chelsea
  • 27 Oct 2023

Chelsea 'step up pursuit' of 19-year-old Guardiola favourite

Rio Ferdinand, Man Utd badge, BT Sport
  • 27 Oct 2023

Rio Ferdinand tells Man Utd to sign 'unreal' Barcelona star

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 27 Oct 2023

The Bayern contract problem that has Barcelona licking their lips

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, smiling
  • 27 Oct 2023

Man Utd on alert as crisis club could be FORCED to sell top talent

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 27 Oct 2023

Klopp SLAMS France boss Deschamps after Liverpool win

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 27 Oct 2023

Man Utd 'going backwards' under Ten Hag despite improved results

Santiago Giménez
  • 27 Oct 2023

Real Madrid and Tottenham target Gimenez to fetch RECORD fee

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 27 Oct 2023

Chelsea plot surprising return of former academy striker

Thierry Henry
  • 26 Oct 2023

Arsenal legend Henry heaps praise on wonderkid after Champions League performance

Serhou Guirassy, Stuttgart, 2023/24
  • 26 Oct 2023

One-season wonder or new Haaland - What next for Real Madrid-linked Serhou Guirassy?