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

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 7 Jun 2024

Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe appoints new manager at Nice

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 31 May 2024

'No secret' - Arsenal & Man Utd target breaks silence on impending transfer

Dennis Schroder, NBA, Brooklyn Nets, basketball
  • 31 May 2024

NBA star Dennis Schroder makes football debut - in the SIXTH tier

Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 31 May 2024

New Barcelona boss Flick faces tough transfer decision amid defender chaos

Kieran McKenna, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 31 May 2024

Ipswich launch ambitious offer for Chelsea wonderkid after McKenna coup

Vitor Roque, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 31 May 2024

Vitor Roque's agent lashes out at Xavi AGAIN after Barcelona exit

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 31 May 2024

Arsenal legend claims Arteta's 'LOSERS won't be remembered'

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd
  • 30 May 2024

Man Utd get Rashford decision, Chelsea make wonderkid bid, Arsenal snubbed: FootballTransfers recap

Jobe Bellingham
  • 30 May 2024

Crystal Palace to beat Chelsea to Bellingham signing - Romano

Teun Koopmeiners Liverpool 2023-24
  • 30 May 2024

Five Liverpool targets to watch at Euro 2024

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Man Utd
  • 30 May 2024

Maresca to Chelsea to unlock Man Utd transfer for Leicester promotion hero

Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, Sardar Azmoun, Roma
  • 30 May 2024

Dybala on Man Utd transfer: Bargain star reveals Premier League ambition

Xavi, Man Utd
  • 30 May 2024

Man Utd make Xavi contact despite fresh Barcelona accusation

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 30 May 2024

Chelsea stars face 'culture shock' as Maresca makes big transfer decision

Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
  • 30 May 2024

Bellingham sends Mbappe message as Real Madrid move nears

Jules Kounde, Man Utd
  • 29 May 2024

Man Utd want Kounde, Chelsea done deal, Xavi Simons makes Arsenal decision: FootballTransfers recap

Justin Bijlow, Feyenoord, Netherlands
  • 29 May 2024

Who is Justin Bijlow? The Feyenoord goalkeeper wanted by Arsenal & Liverpool

Pedro Neto, Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal
  • 29 May 2024

Five Arsenal targets to watch at Euro 2024

Antonio Conte, Chelsea
  • 29 May 2024

Antonio Conte takes Victor Osimhen to Chelsea

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund
  • 29 May 2024

Man Utd face fresh Sancho transfer headache