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

qSheikh Jassim
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd takeover: Date to announce preferred bidder FINALLY revealed

Erik ten Hag looks glum as Man Utd lose to Sevilla in the Europa League
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid to rival Man Utd for WANTAWAY striker

Valverde and Vinicius in action for Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

'Son of a...' - Politician BLASTS LaLiga boss after Vinicius Jr racism row

Bukayo Saka, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Saka's new deal offers hope after Arsenal's historic title failure

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing chess.
  • 23 May 2023

PSG star challenged by Cristiano Ronaldo

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Long-time Arsenal target has ENTICING release clause

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

REVEALED: Man City told HUGE asking price for Guardiola favourite

Ilkay Gundogan lifts the Premier League trophy
  • 23 May 2023

Gundogan to Arsenal, Neymar to Man Utd and Vinicius Jr racist abuse: FootballTransfers recap

Giorgi Mamardashvili for Valencia
  • 23 May 2023

SHOCK Premier League clubs to break world transfer record?

Glazer brothers, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd takeover: Glazers RUIN Ten Hag's transfer plans

Neymar, Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Here we go! Man Utd in 'active negotiations' with Neymar

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Hilal
  • 22 May 2023

Ronaldo's next rivals? Al-Hilal eye Chelsea and Liverpool legends

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2022-23
  • 22 May 2023

Liverpool transfer for priority target '90% done'

Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta in front of the Manchester United and Arsenal badges
  • 22 May 2023

Arsenal and Man Utd target DEMANDS summer transfer

Rafaela Pimenta, football agent
  • 22 May 2023

Haaland and Pogba agent forces through HUGE Premier League move

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2022/23
  • 22 May 2023

Osimhen to Man Utd: How Spalletti chaos affects Napoli's transfer plans

Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva celebrate Man City scoring against Real Madrid
  • 20 May 2023

Man City are champions, Arsenal step up Rice pursuit and Messi go-ahead: FootballTransfers recap

Erik ten Hag looks glum as Man Utd lose to Sevilla in the Europa League
  • 21 May 2023

Ten Hag gives Man Utd transfer hint with post-match comments

KSI, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, bottle
  • 21 May 2023

PRIME bottlers: KSI's special-edition Arsenal drink shelved after Premier League defeat

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 20 May 2023

'Absolutely abysmal' - Arsenal fans react to losing Premier League title