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

Eddie Howe, Newcastle
  • 8 Nov 2023

Premier League to vote on BAN to stop controversial Newcastle transfer

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

Man Utd given worrying financial update ahead of January window

Paul Mitchell
  • 8 Nov 2023

Man Utd plot Monaco raid amid sporting director links

Jean-Clair Todibo, Khephren Thuram, Dante, Nice
  • 8 Nov 2023

Ligue 1 sensation flattered by Man Utd and Liverpool interest

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24, warning border
  • 8 Nov 2023

A transfer mistake? Chelsea outcast earns rave reviews after bossing Mbappe

Jean-Clair Todibo, Man Utd
  • 8 Nov 2023

Man Utd will pursue deal for €50m Todibo - but there's a problem

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 8 Nov 2023

Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona eye RECORD deal for teenage sensation

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 7 Nov 2023

Chelsea face PSG competition for starlet compared to Saliba and Fofana

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 7 Nov 2023

Romano provides huge transfer update on Man Utd trio

Kylian Mbappe, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG
  • 28 Jan 2024

PSG chief Al-Khelaifi breaks silence on Real Madrid's Mbappe statement

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 7 Nov 2023

The striker who would 'elevate' Arsenal is perfect for Chelsea

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 7 Nov 2023

Chelsea's Thiago Silva replacement is bad news for Man Utd

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, money
  • 7 Nov 2023

€75m transfer mistake: Man Utd are the WRONG club for summer signing

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 7 Nov 2023

Chelsea slammed for transfer oversight after getting 'carried away'

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 7 Nov 2023

Man Utd enter race for out-of-favour Chelsea target

Fabrizio Romano gives the latest Man Utd transfer news
  • 6 Nov 2023

Man Utd face serious competition for LaLiga star - Romano

Robert Lewandowski, Los Angeles, Barcelona, MLS
  • 6 Nov 2023

Lewandowski vs Messi? 'Various' MLS clubs plot move for Barcelona star

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 6 Nov 2023

'I'd like to return' - In-form star breaks silence on Barcelona rumours

Jamie Carragher
  • 6 Nov 2023

Carragher reveals the TWO players Liverpool need to dethrone Man City

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 6 Nov 2023

Chelsea 'in love' with Arsenal-linked wonderkid