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

Alejandro Balde, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 9 Dec 2023

Barcelona to cash in on Balde? Transfer stance on dropped star revealed

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 9 Dec 2023

Arsenal and Liverpool alered as 'frustrated' wonderkid demands transfer

Pep Guardiola, Man City
  • 8 Dec 2023

Five players who could join Man City in January

Donyell Malen
  • 8 Dec 2023

Why Arsenal should hijack Man Utd's deal for Hale End boy Malen

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 8 Dec 2023

Arsenal alerted as Barcelona move on from Xavi's 'dream signing'

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 8 Dec 2023

Man Utd's Sancho problem to be solved with stunning swap deal

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 8 Dec 2023

Liverpool identify €35m Joel Matip replacement after horror injury

Erik ten Hag sacked, Man Utd
  • 8 Dec 2023

Man Utd should ‘get rid’ of Ten Hag despite incredible win record

Mikel Arteta, Evan Ferguson, Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 8 Dec 2023

Forget Evan Ferguson! Arsenal must sign prolific €100m ex-Brighton striker

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 8 Dec 2023

‘I told Boehly I won't sell’ - Chelsea transfer saga takes another twist

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 8 Dec 2023

Ten Hag opens up on 'impossible' Man Utd job as he clamps down on stars' demands

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 6 Dec 2023

'Disgusting performance' - Chelsea fans rage after Man Utd loss

PSG's Kylian Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid
  • 6 Dec 2023

Madrid give Mbappe ultimatum, Arsenal eye Frimpong, Man Utd drop Rashford: FootballTransfers recap

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 6 Dec 2023

Coach fuming after ex-Man City star reveals Barcelona dream

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 6 Dec 2023

DROPPED Rashford slammed by Man Utd legend Evra

Paul Scholes, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 6 Dec 2023

Man Utd legend Scholes issues hilarious response to Antony criticism

Transfer Arda Güler
  • 6 Dec 2023

Romano delivers January loan update on Real Madrid wonderkid Guler

Alejandro Balde, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 6 Dec 2023

Arsenal, Liverpool or Man City? Dropped Barcelona wonderkid's perfect club

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 6 Dec 2023

Chelsea eye wantaway €18m bargain as Thiago Silva replacement

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 6 Dec 2023

Man Utd make first move to beat Chelsea to 18-year-old 'next Saliba'