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

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 23 Sep 2024

LaLiga bigwig launches racist tirade against Vinicius Jr

Thierry Henry, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 23 Sep 2024

'Blessed' Henry student is Arsenal's wildcard Odegaard replacement

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd
  • 23 Sep 2024

Ten Hag faces Man Utd inquest over Rashford

Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool
  • 23 Sep 2024

Alexander-Arnold aims dig at Klopp as Romano drops contract bomb

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 23 Sep 2024

Star midfielder made 'best decision of career' after leaving Chelsea

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal
  • 23 Sep 2024

Embarrassing statistic shows Arsenal dodged a Sesko bullet

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 21 Sep 2024

Real Madrid plot double wonderkid deal after Yoro disappointment

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd
  • 21 Sep 2024

Ten Hag axes Rashford after 'discipline' warning

Paulo Dybala, Daniele de Rossi
  • 21 Sep 2024

Did Dybala get Roma legend De Rossi sacked?

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea
  • 21 Sep 2024

Watch out, Haaland! Jackson is making Chelsea forget about Osimhen

Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
  • 21 Sep 2024

Barcelona wonderkid has already made transfer decision

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea, Bournemouth, 2024-25
  • 21 Sep 2024

'Fantastic' Sancho impact at Chelsea making Man Utd look foolish

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 21 Sep 2024

Ornstein hails transformative Arsenal transfer as bid confirmed

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, Leny Yoro
  • 21 Sep 2024

Real Madrid fear 'Yoro repeat' with top target

Enzo Maresca, Jadon Sancho, Chelsea
  • 21 Sep 2024

Enzo Maresca begs Chelsea to change transfer policy

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea
  • 20 Sep 2024

Chelsea's Osimhen hope, Man Utd double deal, Arsenal confirmation: FootballTransfers recap

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 20 Sep 2024

Maresca already knows Chelsea's next 'top defender'

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 20 Sep 2024

Man Utd plot free transfer swoop for familiar face

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 20 Sep 2024

'Bullsh**' Alexander-Arnold decision slammed

Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid
  • 20 Sep 2024

Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid taking shape as 'preparations' begin