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

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 14 Nov 2023

Barcelona plot move for 16-year-old World Cup star

Erik ten Hag smiling, Man Utd
  • 14 Nov 2023

Man Utd star's head 'scrambled' by bizarre Ten Hag decision

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 13 Nov 2023

Man Utd rivaled by Newcastle for target, Ratcliffe could axe Ten Hag: FootballTransfers recap

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 13 Nov 2023

Barcelona prepare for 'BOMBSHELL' 2024 signing

Santiago Gimenez, spits van Feyenoord
  • 13 Nov 2023

Romano reveals the truth behind Chelsea's Gimenez links

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 13 Nov 2023

Romano drops Sancho bomb as European giants contact Man Utd outcast

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24
  • 13 Nov 2023

'He could be a swimmer' - Mourinho blasts former Chelsea star for diving

Erik ten Hag sacked, Man Utd
  • 13 Nov 2023

Ratcliffe's Man Utd investment will have Ten Hag fearing for his job

  • 13 Nov 2023

Romano gives update on Liverpool pursuit of 'very good player'

Xavi, Joan Laporta, Barcelona
  • 13 Nov 2023

Barcelona to receive MASSIVE windfall from Man Utd transfer

David de Gea, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 13 Nov 2023

De Gea snubbed again? Ex-Man City boss addresses links with former Man Utd keeper

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 13 Nov 2023

Arsenal and Liverpool join Man Utd in €120m wonderkid pursuit

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 9 Nov 2023

Chelsea ready to move for €30m wonderkid eyed by Liverpool and Man Utd

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, clown
  • 9 Nov 2023

Man Utd star branded a 'clown' after Champions League antics

Mauricio Pochettino, Ange Postecoglou
  • 9 Nov 2023

Chelsea and Spurs 'leading the way' in chase for €60m English star

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, LA Galaxy
  • 9 Nov 2023

Ibrahimovic 'one step away' from returning to football

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 9 Nov 2023

Club president reveals plans to sign Chelsea stalwart

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern
  • 9 Nov 2023

Bayern to go above and beyond in fight for Real Madrid target

Paul Scholes, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 9 Nov 2023

Scholes slams Bruno Fernandes and 'managerial graveyard' Man Utd

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, pressure
  • 8 Nov 2023

'Hopeless' - Fans react as Man Utd defeated by 17-year-old Chelsea target