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

Viktor Gyokeres, Chelsea
  • 5 Sep 2026
Chelsea have finally signed the 'next Viktor Gyokeres' - now he has to show he was worth the wait
Enzo Maresca, Man City
  • 5 Sep 2026
Not Anderson or Fernandez! Man City were 'stunned' by €100m top target
Kylian Mbappe, Chelsea TNT
  • 5 Sep 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Kylian Mbappe endorses move as superstar grows frustrated
Lucas Bergvall, Tottenham, 2026/27
  • 5 Sep 2026
Chelsea dodged a €50m Lucas Bergvall bullet: He's found his level at Spurs!
Mateus Mane, Man Utd TNT
  • 5 Sep 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Mateus Mane talks as Michael Carrick announces 'new signing'
Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal TNT
  • 5 Sep 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Signing confirmed as triple deal accelerates
MLS, USL
  • 4 Sep 2026
A new era of Soccer Wars: Can USL survive the MLS onslaught?
Josh Sargent, Daniel Salloi, Toronto FC, 2026
  • 4 Sep 2026
The five most expensive MLS signings in 2026
Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal, 2026/27
  • 4 Sep 2026
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri 'non-negotiable' - and what Chelsea have to do with it
Lewis Hall, Rumours
  • 3 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea bombshell as Lewis Hall decision made
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 3 Sep 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Groundwork for double signing laid with surprise deal agreed
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea TNT
  • 3 Sep 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Free agent talks opened as Xabi Alonso's mystery target revealed
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal TNT
  • 3 Sep 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Winger passes medical as new signing arrives in London
Mohamed Salah, Trabzonspor, 2026/27
  • 3 Sep 2026
Mohamed Salah chaos at Trabzonspor escalates - but a huge signing is on the way
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Argentina
  • 2 Sep 2026
What Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement means for Inter Miami and MLS
Folarin Balogun, Everton
  • 2 Sep 2026
Folarin Balogun transfer chaos sparks fan 'revolt' at Everton
Antoine Griezmann, MLS
  • 2 Sep 2026
When does the secondary MLS transfer window close?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Deportivo La Coruna, 2026/27
  • 2 Sep 2026
Furious ex-Arsenal star Aubameyang announces retirement: 'They humiliated me!'
Lamine Camara, Monaco, 2025/26
  • 1 Sep 2026
Chelsea furious as Monaco pull plug on €55m Lamine Camara agreement
Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2026/27
  • 1 Sep 2026
OFFICIAL: Tottenham sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk