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

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid
  • 16 Oct 2023

PSG give Mbappe ONE-WEEK deadline to decide on Real Madrid transfer

Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, 2020
  • 16 Oct 2023

Ex-Man Utd wonderkid 'should have been best player in the world'

Joao Felix, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 16 Oct 2023

How Barcelona can seal cut-price Joao Felix transfer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd
  • 16 Oct 2023

Ratcliffe eyes first MAJOR move after Man Utd investment

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 16 Oct 2023

Champions League side ready to swoop for Arsenal outcast

Andre Onana, Man Utd, Inter
  • 14 Oct 2023

Inter CEO hints at shock Onana return after Man Utd howlers

Fabrizio Romano's latest Arsenal transfer news
  • 14 Oct 2023

Romano reveals Arsenal's priority ahead of January

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 14 Oct 2023

Barcelona's stance on signing Man Utd outcast Sancho

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United
  • 14 Oct 2023

Man Utd wonderkid set for January exit

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 14 Oct 2023

Mudryk all over again! Chelsea rival Arsenal for Ukraine star

Oliver Mintzlaff, Max Eberl, RB Leipzig
  • 14 Oct 2023

Liverpool to battle Bayern for controversial sporting director

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 14 Oct 2023

Long-time Man Utd and Liverpool target breaks silence on transfer 'temptations'

Florentino Perez, Real Madrid
  • 14 Oct 2023

Real Madrid face shock threat as Man City enter race for superstar

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 13 Oct 2023

LaLiga boss reveals how cash-strapped Barcelona signed players in the summer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 13 Oct 2023

'Enormous potential' - Belgium star hails Arsenal and Barcelona target

David Beckham, Sheikh Jassim, Joel Glazers, the Glazers
  • 13 Oct 2023

Man Utd takeover: David Beckham makes Glazers demand and addresses Sheikh Jassim rumours

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland
  • 13 Oct 2023

Mbappe's stocks hit all-time low at Real Madrid as fans demand Haaland

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24, warning border
  • 13 Oct 2023

Bad news for Chelsea as Bayern find their 'new Manuel Neuer'

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 13 Oct 2023

LaLiga boss BLASTS Chelsea, Man Utd and 'not normal' transfer business

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola
  • 13 Oct 2023

Arsenal and Man City battle over English wonderkid