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

Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 9 Aug 2023

Chelsea’s shortlist to replace Bayern-bound Kepa

Harry Maguire, Manchester United, 2022/23
  • 9 Aug 2023

Harry Maguire’s five worst moments at Man Utd

Erik ten Hag, Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana, Man Utd
  • 9 Aug 2023

How Man Utd will line up in 2023-24

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 9 Aug 2023

Man Utd line up THREE players to replace Maguire - Romano

A silhouette of N'Golo Kante over the Chelsea badge on a plain dark blue background
  • 9 Aug 2023

Chelsea legend 'condemned to RETIRE' after transfer revelation

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli against Fiorentina in Serie A
  • 9 Aug 2023

Napoli receive OUTRAGEOUS €230m Saudi offer

Erik ten Hag insulted Harry Maguire with a "captain" comment
  • 9 Aug 2023

Man Utd close to finalising TWO deals as Maguire nears West Ham

Todd Boehly
  • 9 Aug 2023

Chelsea star emerges as SHOCK transfer target after injury blow

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 9 Aug 2023

REVEALED: Arsenal's next transfer PRIORITY after Raya signing

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal badge on a red and black abstract background
  • 8 Aug 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea get HERE WE GO and Barcelona devise CRAZY Neymar plan: FootballTransfers recap

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 8 Aug 2023

THREE new Chelsea signings to be OFFLOADED as Boehly's empire takes shape

Fabrizio Romano and the Arsenal badge, set against a red abstract background
  • 8 Aug 2023

Arsenal get Romano's 'HERE WE GO' on HUGE transfer

Neymar, Barcelona
  • 8 Aug 2023

Barcelona seek Saudi HELP for Neymar transfer

Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku
  • 8 Aug 2023

Chelsea have already signed Nkunku's replacement

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 8 Aug 2023

Inter Milan demand 'discount' on Arsenal academy star

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 8 Aug 2023

Barcelona fit 16-YEAR-OLD wonderkid signing with ENORMOUS release clause

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 7 Aug 2023

Arsenal star drops HUGE transfer hint with Ronaldo post

Todd Boehly
  • 7 Aug 2023

Chelsea could become embroiled in LEGAL BATTLE over TAPPING-UP scandal

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG
  • 7 Aug 2023

PSG bid for Lyon WONDERKID rejected as BIG Premier League clubs enter race

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 7 Aug 2023

Chelsea could MISS OUT on wonderkid transfer because of HORRIFIC injury