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

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 16 Aug 2023

Chelsea's Caicedo transfer prompts RULE CHANGE to close Boehly's latest LOOPHOLE

Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background
  • 16 Aug 2023

Chelsea target makes SURPRISE West Ham transfer U-turn

Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool badge on a red and black abstract background
  • 15 Aug 2023

Liverpool Transfer News: Caicedo and Lavia alternative FOUND, Tchouameni LATEST, VVD WANTS signings

Moises Caicedo, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 15 Aug 2023

Chelsea SIGN Caicedo, Lavia SNUBS Liverpool, Neymar JOINS Al-Hilal: FootballTransfers recap

Mason Mount, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 14 Aug 2023

'Happy we SOLD him' - Mount BLASTED after Man Utd Premier League debut

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 14 Aug 2023

REVEALED: Barcelona signed veteran over BARGAIN wonderkid

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United
  • 14 Aug 2023

Man Utd put OUTRAGEOUS price tag on academy graduate

Neymar playing for PSG
  • 14 Aug 2023

PSG line up SENSATIONAL Neymar replacement

Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool badge, in front of a panorama of Anfield in red
  • 14 Aug 2023

Liverpool to RIVAL PSG and Bayern for €38m Lavia alternative

Benjamin Pavard, Man Utd
  • 14 Aug 2023

Man Utd told Pavard asking price as SHOCK transfer stance revealed

LaLiga president Javier Tebas
  • 12 Aug 2023

LaLiga files COMPLAINT against PSG for 'DAMAGING the sporting ecosystem'

mbappe
  • 12 Aug 2023

Mbappe WILL join Real Madrid this summer

Harry Maguire, Erik ten Hag
  • 12 Aug 2023

Man Utd CLOSE IN on Maguire replacement - Romano

Fabrizio Romano issues Chelsea transfer update
  • 12 Aug 2023

Romano on RECORD Chelsea transfer: 'IT'S OVER'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 12 Aug 2023

Nketiah goal gives Arsenal MASSIVE transfer headache

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 12 Aug 2023

Nice boss CONFIRMS Man Utd talks with star player

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
  • 12 Aug 2023

Mbappe drops Real Madrid transfer hint with Dembele welcome message

Benjamin Pavard, Bayern Munich, 2022/23
  • 10 Aug 2023

Man Utd PRIORITISE Pavard, Chelsea SIGN midfielder, Neymar wants PSG EXIT: FootballTransfers recap

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 10 Aug 2023

Chelsea interest prompts SHOCK U-turn from PSG star

Neymar, Los Angeles, MLS
  • 10 Aug 2023

Messi watch out! MLS club plots Neymar transfer to RIVAL Inter Miami