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

Douglas Luiz, Juventus, 2024/25
  • 30 Nov 2024

Douglas Luiz: Man City's wildcard Rodri replacement?

Jamie Gittens
  • 30 Nov 2024

Perfect for Arsenal: Gittens sends Arteta a message

Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim
  • 30 Nov 2024

Chelsea face Man Utd battle for Serie A sensation

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 30 Nov 2024

Man Utd flop issues cry for help after Amorim criticism

Benjamin Sesko, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 30 Nov 2024

Leipzig push Sesko to Arsenal - but there's a problem

Ruben Amorim, USA
  • 30 Nov 2024

Man Utd make 'concrete enquiry' for €40m USMNT star

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 30 Nov 2024

Chelsea braced for January attack as 'several clubs knock on door'

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Man Utd interim manager, 2024/25
  • 29 Nov 2024

OFFICIAL: Ruud van Nistelrooy appointed Leicester City manager

Matheus Cunha, Wolves, Man Utd
  • 29 Nov 2024

Cunha to Man Utd? Wolves boss responds to persistent link

James Rodriguez, Rayo Vallecano, 2024/25
  • 29 Nov 2024

James Rodriguez: Messi link-up ON after nightmare LaLiga return

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 29 Nov 2024

Michel Platini: 'Kylian Mbappe looks lost at Real Madrid'

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 29 Nov 2024

Chelsea 'lead race' for €60m Serie A star

Casemiro, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 29 Nov 2024

Man Utd reveal midfield target as Amorim axes Casemiro

Andrey Santos, Strasbourg, 2024/25
  • 29 Nov 2024

Chelsea draw up Andrey Santos transfer plan for 2025

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 29 Nov 2024

Amorim's new star: Ten Hag signing 'amazing every time he plays'

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool
  • 29 Nov 2024

Ornstein drops Trent bombshell as Liverpool face Real Madrid nightmare

Frank Lampard, Chelsea
  • 28 Nov 2024

OFFICIAL: Frank Lampard appointed as new Coventry City head coach

Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 27 Nov 2024

Chelsea confirm Nkunku plan, Arsenal's new No.9 target, Van Nistelrooy's post-Man Utd gig: FT recap

Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 27 Nov 2024

Arsenal legend SLAMS Gunners star for what he did against Sporting

Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 28 Nov 2024

Maresca confirms Chelsea's Nkunku transfer plan