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, smiling
  • 6 Oct 2023

Man Utd target PSG star, Mbappe 'pushed' to Madrid, Chelsea mistakes: FootballTransfers recap

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 6 Oct 2023

Strasbourg fans already protesting against Chelsea owner Boehly's regime

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

Romano reveals the TWO Brazilian wonderkids Man Utd want to sign

Luis Enrique, Kylian Mbappe, PSG
  • 6 Oct 2023

PSG boss Luis Enrique 'pushing' Mbappe to Real Madrid

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 6 Oct 2023

Chelsea boss Pochettino gives nightmare update on €62m signing

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 6 Oct 2023

Chelsea hold secret wonderkid talks after transfer mistake

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are set to go shopping in the Bundesliga
  • 6 Oct 2023

Liverpool shortlist 'not very expensive' Bundesliga sensation

David de Gea, Andre Onana, Man Utd
  • 5 Oct 2023

Man Utd must dump Onana, Liverpool and Arsenal transfer battle, Messi truth: FootballTransfers recap

Lionel Messi dreaming of a return to Barcelona
  • 5 Oct 2023

Could Messi return to Barcelona on loan in January?

Wayne Rooney, Derby, 2021/22
  • 5 Oct 2023

Man Utd legend Rooney linked with surprise return to England

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 5 Oct 2023

'Completely broken' relationship with Sancho radically alters Man Utd transfer plans

Thiago Silva, Lionel Messi, poop
  • 5 Oct 2023

Thiago Silva likes controversial 'EAT S***' Messi comment on Instagram

Pep Guardiola Xavi
  • 5 Oct 2023

Barcelona battle Man City for PSG's hottest transfer property

Victor Osimhen, Napoli
  • 5 Oct 2023

Chelsea's Osimhen boost, Man Utd and Ten Hag slammed, Liverpool ridiculed: FootballTransfers recap

Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd
  • 4 Oct 2023

Man Utd want to partner Hojlund with striker who REJECTED summer move

Paul Pogba, Juventus, 2022/23
  • 4 Oct 2023

Juventus line up Pogba replacement ahead of B sample verdict

Santiago Giménez
  • 4 Oct 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea worried by No.9 target's Real Madrid comments

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Liverpool, Man City
  • 4 Oct 2023

Guardiola backs Liverpool amid VAR row and slams 'Oscarworthy' referees

Nico Williams playing for Spain in a Euro 2024 qualifer
  • 4 Oct 2023

Man Utd, Barcelona and Real Madrid get huge Nico Williams update

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

Chelsea, Man Utd and Real Madrid fight over 15-YEAR-OLD wonderkid