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

mbappe
  • 27 Jul 2023

Mbappe to Madrid 'imminent,' Kudus wants Arsenal and PSG's Hojlund hijack: FootballTransfers recap

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 28 Jul 2023

Barcelona star breaks silence on Arsenal links after friendly

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 28 Jul 2023

Chelsea's nearly man FINALLY set for permanent transfer

Oscar Zambrano, Ecuador
  • 27 Jul 2023

Who is Oscar Zambrano? The 19-year-old wonderkid wanted by Barcelona

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge on a red abstract background
  • 27 Jul 2023

Man Utd embroiled in THREE-WAY battle to sign World Cup winner

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
  • 27 Jul 2023

Real Madrid's Mbappe budget revealed as transfer 'imminent'

David de Gea, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 27 Jul 2023

Why De Gea STILL hasn't found a new club after Man Utd exit

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, money
  • 27 Jul 2023

Man Utd flop slams 'GREEDY' Ronaldo

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 25 Jul 2023

Man Utd REJECTED by target

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 25 Jul 2023

Arsenal rivalled for transfer of 'next Neymar'

Danilo
  • 25 Jul 2023

Rangers reach agreement on BIG-MONEY Eredivisie transfer

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 25 Jul 2023

Liverpool PRESS AHEAD with transfer despite Fabinho jeopardy

Neymar, PSG, 2022/23
  • 25 Jul 2023

Mbappe drama a 'game-changer' for Neymar at PSG

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 25 Jul 2023

Barcelona FLOP demands club exit or threatens retirement

Rasmus Hojlund, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 25 Jul 2023

Hojlund's Man Utd move UNDER THREAT because of Sancho

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 25 Jul 2023

Chelsea want familiar face as Fofana replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 25 Jul 2023

Man Utd target REJECTS Liverpool as transfer edges closer

LeBron James, Kylian Mbappe
  • 25 Jul 2023

LeBron James mocks record Saudi offer for Mbappe

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 24 Jul 2023

Man Utd DROP interest in long-time target

Darwin Nunez celebrates with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
  • 24 Jul 2023

Klopp issues transfer PROMISE amid further Liverpool exits