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

Jamie Gittens, Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund
  • 21 Oct 2024

Arsenal quoted hefty price for the 'next Sancho'

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  • 21 Oct 2024

Napoli greenlight Kvaratskhelia transfer: 'We'll get over it'

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 21 Oct 2024

Gyokeres to Arsenal: Club president makes exciting announcement

Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 21 Oct 2024

How Mbappe is KILLING Bellingham at Real Madrid

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal
  • 19 Oct 2024

Benjamin Sesko still worries Arsenal

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 19 Oct 2024

'Market heating up' for Chelsea star

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 19 Oct 2024

Arsenal legend 'hopes' Gunners sign 'superhuman' €100m striker

Julen Lopetegui, Mohammed Kudus, West Ham, 2024/25
  • 19 Oct 2024

How much would it cost West Ham to sack Julen Lopetegui?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 19 Oct 2024

Man Utd fans FUME ahead of new signing's long-awaited debut

Raphael Varane, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 19 Oct 2024

OFFICIAL: Raphael Varane lands new job after shock retirement

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 19 Oct 2024

Chelsea told they can get €25m discount on €90m superstar

Joan Laporta, Erling Haaland, Carlo Ancelotti
  • 19 Oct 2024

Haaland dreams of LaLiga: Will he join Barcelona or Real Madrid?

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 19 Oct 2024

Man Utd 'panicked' over Fernandes transfer demand

Aaliyah, Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen, 2023/24
  • 18 Oct 2024

Arsenal battle Man Utd for Wirtz, Chelsea's creative January plan: FootballTransfers recap

Paul Pogba
  • 18 Oct 2024

Pogba 'faces disciplinary action' over interviews

Florian Wirtz
  • 18 Oct 2024

Wirtz battle heats up as Man Utd enter race

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 18 Oct 2024

Chelsea target makes U-turn after club ruined dream transfer

Jurgen Klopp, Max Verstappen, Red Bull
  • 18 Oct 2024

'I knew...' - F1 world champion Verstappen lifts lid on Klopp to Red Bull

Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahce, 2024/25
  • 18 Oct 2024

Mourinho SACKS ex-Liverpool star days before Man Utd clash

Ralf Rangnick, Austria
  • 18 Oct 2024

Man Utd all over again? Rangnick BLOWS UP Austria