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

Morocco, Senegal, 2026 AFCON
  • 24 Jul 2026
AFCON 2025 scandal: When will the real champions of Africa be determined?
Casemiro, Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, MLS done deals
  • 23 Jul 2026
The biggest MLS transfers of the summer window so far
Yan Diomande, Rumours
  • 23 Jul 2026
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal make Yan Diomande move as €100m deal close
Alex Scott, Chelsea, TNT
  • 23 Jul 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Alex Scott approves Blues move as talks confirmed
Lionel Messi, Casemiro, Inter Miami
  • 22 Jul 2026
Casemiro officially joins Inter Miami - but signing prompts MLS investigation
Lionel Messi, Ballon d'Or
  • 22 Jul 2026
Could Lionel Messi win the 2026 Ballon d'Or?
Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 22 Jul 2026
Chelsea do it again! BlueCo dodge latest transfer rule as new loophole found
Alex Scott, Rumours
  • 22 Jul 2026
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea deal 'expected' as Alex Scott talks opened
Maxence Lacroix, Chelsea Transfer News Today
  • 22 Jul 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Maxence Lacroix signing close as official bid made
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 22 Jul 2026
Man Utd get it right with bargain move for impressive World Cup star
Arsenal TNT, Bruno Guimaraes
  • 22 Jul 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Agreement reached as Bruno Guimaraes signing accelerates
Florentino Perez, Rodri, Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid
  • 22 Jul 2026
Rodri snubs 'mega offer' and sparks Real Madrid civil war
Arne Engels, Celtic, 2025/26
  • 22 Jul 2026
Who is Celtic's surprise Arne Engels replacement?
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea
  • 21 Jul 2026
Chelsea in mind-boggling €200m transfer domino
Bruno Guimaraes, Rumours
  • 21 Jul 2026
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea hijack attempt as final Bruno Guimaraes decision made
Yan Diomande, Arsenal TNT
  • 21 Jul 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Signing confirmed as Yan Diomande opportunity revealed
Pep Guardiola, England
  • 21 Jul 2026
England face race against time to appoint Guardiola! Secret Pep meeting revealed
Man Utd TNT, Manu Kone
  • 21 Jul 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Signing announced as Manu Kone confirmation arrives
Cavan Sullivan, Zavier Gozo, Mathis Albert, USA
  • 20 Jul 2026
Sullivan, Gozo, Albert: Predicting the USMNT's squad for the 2030 World Cup
Micky van de Ven, rumours
  • 19 Jul 2026
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea break the market as Micky van de Ven agreement expected