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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 4 Oct 2023

Arsenal pay the price for transfer decision after Champions League debacle

Jurgen Klopp, VAR, video assistant referee
  • 4 Oct 2023

Klopp brutally mocked for Liverpool v Tottenham replay demand

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 4 Oct 2023

Barcelona eye shock move for world's most in-form winger

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 3 Oct 2023

Liverpool's 'main priority' revealed amid fears of another Saudi raid

Rio Ferdinand, 2022/23
  • 3 Oct 2023

‘Saliba is better than Man Utd star’ - Rio Ferdinand

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 3 Oct 2023

Sancho 'on the verge' of Man Utd EXIT

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 3 Oct 2023

'Made of glass' - Arsenal star's injury casts doubt on transfer decision

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 3 Oct 2023

Pochettino sends audacious 'matter of time' message to Chelsea's rivals

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 3 Oct 2023

Ten Hag snubbed! Long-time Man Utd target signs new contract

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Barcelona
  • 3 Oct 2023

Messi still wants Barcelona return

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd
  • 3 Oct 2023

Man Utd takeover: Ratcliffe weighs up shocking new bid

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 2 Oct 2023

Mudryk scores for Chelsea, Man Utd's Ten Hag slammed, Arsenal chaos: FootballTransfers recap

Xavi, Joan Laporta, Barcelona
  • 2 Oct 2023

Barcelona wonderkid 'is going to reach Mbappe's level'

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea
  • 2 Oct 2023

'The end is near' - Fans react as Mudryk FINALLY breaks Chelsea scoring curse

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 2 Oct 2023

'Ten Hag doesn't look like he has confidence'

Jurgen Klopp, VAR, video assistant referee
  • 2 Oct 2023

VAR drama: Liverpool star's wife accuses referees of 'rigging' Tottenham game

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

'Gone backwards!' - Rio Ferdinand gives Ten Hag verdict as Man Utd struggle

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

Pochettino's DREAM Chelsea signing revealed amid Osimhen revelation

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 2 Oct 2023

Ten Hag got it wrong with €64m transfer decision

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 2 Oct 2023

Arsenal target makes surprising career decision