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

Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea
  • Analysis
  • 29 Aug 2026
Chelsea's model is working - but they are ruining careers in the process
Ismaila Sarr, Rumours
  • News
  • 29 Aug 2026
Transfer Rumours: Ismaila Sarr push as Arsenal target shock winger signing
Lamine Camara, Chelsea TNT
  • News
  • 29 Aug 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: 'Incredible' Lamine Camara offer as signing completed
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • News
  • 29 Aug 2026
Surprise Man Utd transfer strategy revealed with two more signings expected
Cristian Kily Gonzalez, 2025
  • Analysis
  • 28 Aug 2026
Inter Miami's new coach played with Messi, Maradona and Pochettino - but who is Kily Gonzalez?
Daniel Farke, Leeds
  • Analysis
  • 28 Aug 2026
How Leeds got caught up in the most bizarre transfer domino of the summer
Igor Paixao, Rumours
  • News
  • 27 Aug 2026
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal barge into Igor Paixao race as €30m hijack completed
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal TNT
  • News
  • 27 Aug 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Surprise signing eyed as Arteta sent 'all or nothing' message
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, Man City
  • Analysis
  • 27 Aug 2026
Man City restart talks with Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez - what happens next?
Sebastian Berhalter, Middlesbrough
  • News
  • 26 Aug 2026
Middlesbrough to sign another American after USMNT stars Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten
Derek McInnes, Rangers
  • News
  • 26 Aug 2026
Portland Timbers agree club-record transfer with Rangers: Biggest deal in 26 years
Nicolas Jackson, rumours
  • News
  • 26 Aug 2026
Transfer Rumours: Record Nicolas Jackson move as Man Utd signing greenlit
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Man Utd Transfer News Today
  • News
  • 26 Aug 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Myles Lewis-Skelly talks confirmed as signing completed
Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • Analysis
  • 26 Aug 2026
Chelsea open talks for the 'new Paolo Maldini'
Andoni Iraola, Liverpool
  • Analysis
  • 26 Aug 2026
Perfect Liverpool signing on the brink of collapse - but is it a blessing in disguise?
Cody Gakpo, Rumours
  • News
  • 25 Aug 2026
Transfer Rumours: Cody Gakpo hijack as Man Utd signing accelerates
Julian Alvarez, Arsenal TNT
  • News
  • 25 Aug 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Julian Alvarez signing closer as €70m domino falls
Jose Mourinho, Rodri, Real Madrid
  • Analysis
  • 25 Aug 2026
Forget Rodri! Real Madrid's perfect midfielder plays for Brighton
Jean-Philippe Mateta, Man Utd TNT
  • News
  • 25 Aug 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Striker deal agreed amid Jean-Philippe Mateta twist
Eduard Lowen, St Louis City
  • Analysis
  • 24 Aug 2026
The St. Louis City paradox: Fans revolt during record-breaking unbeaten streak
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