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

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 4 Sept 2025

Man Utd terms agreed amid €80m Chelsea bid

Facundo Buonanotte, Chelsea
  • 4 Sept 2025

Buonanotte to Chelsea and the five strangest transfers of the summer

Antoine Semenyo, Transfers Podcast
  • 4 Sept 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd 'aggressively targeted' Antoine Semenyo and agreed terms

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 4 Sept 2025

€100m star agrees deal after Chelsea bid

Daniel Levy, Tottenham, 2021
  • 4 Sept 2025

OFFICIAL: Daniel Levy resigns as Tottenham chairman

Danielle van de Donk, London City Lionesses
  • 4 Sept 2025

WSL Deadline Day: London City Lionesses out to make history after stunning window

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 4 Sept 2025

Arsenal receive €22m bid for star as terms agreed

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 3 Sept 2025

€80m Amorim favourite responds to Man Utd interest

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 2 Sept 2025

Man Utd terms agreed as €60m Chelsea bid prepared

Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim
  • 2 Sept 2025

Chelsea and Man Utd 'prepare' €60m January bids for Crystal Palace star

Fermin Lopez, Chelsea
  • 2 Sept 2025

Fermin Lopez breaks silence on Chelsea bid

Marc Guehi, Arne Slot
  • 2 Sept 2025

Five Deadline Day transfers that COLLAPSED

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 2 Sept 2025

REVEALED: Chelsea attempted audacious Deadline Day striker signing

Ruben Amorim, Enzo Maresca
  • 2 Sept 2025

Man Utd plot SHOCK move for €62m Chelsea star

Ilkay Gundogan, Galatasaray
  • 2 Sept 2025

OFFICIAL: Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan joins Galatasaray

Nicolas Jackson, Bayern
  • 1 Sept 2025

OFFICIAL: Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson joins Bayern Munich

Senne Lammens, Royal Antwerp, 2025/26
  • 1 Sept 2025

OFFICIAL: Man Utd complete Senne Lammens signing

Jadon Sancho, Aston Villa
  • 1 Sept 2025

OFFICIAL: Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho joins Aston Villa

Oleksandr Zinchenko, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 1 Sept 2025

Arsenal agree last-minute Oleksandr Zincheko loan - David Ornstein

Marc Guehi, Liverpool
  • 2 Sept 2025

Marc Guehi deal OFF as Oliver Glasner threatens to QUIT Palace