Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Writer

Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

8+
Years of Experience
5,316+
Articles Written

Work Experience

-

Education

-

Location

-

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

Romelu Lukaku lining up before a match for Belgium
  • 3 Jul 2023

Chelsea respond to latest Lukaku offer

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 3 Jul 2023

26 games in 8 years: Big-money Chelsea flop FINALLY leaves

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23
  • 30 Jun 2023

Arsenal want MBAPPE, Chelsea sign Jackson and Man Utd eye ANOTHER midfielder: FootballTransfer recap

José Mourinho, José Mourinho AS Roma
  • 30 Jun 2023

Mourinho wants SURPRISE reunion with Man Utd flop

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 30 Jun 2023

Chelsea offload TWO MORE players

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 30 Jun 2023

Chelsea ring in NEW ERA with BARGAIN transfer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United's next owner?
  • 30 Jun 2023

REVEALED: Ratcliffe's SHOCK Man Utd ALTERNATIVE

Christian Pulisic
  • 30 Jun 2023

European giants to sign Chelsea flop in SENSATIONAL USMNT double swoop

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 30 Jun 2023

HUGE Man Utd transfer 'progressing quickly'

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 30 Jun 2023

Chelsea star set for CRUCIAL Pochettino meeting amid uncertain future

Mason Mount playing for Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 30 Jun 2023

Man Utd agree Mount deal with Chelsea and Arsenal get Timber: FootballTransfers recap

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 29 Jun 2023

How Arteta convinced Rice to join Arsenal with house invite

PSG's MNM front three: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar
  • 30 Jun 2023

What is the 'Messi clause' in Mbappe's Real Madrid contract?

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 29 Jun 2023

Arsenal legend to join Chelsea project

Harry Kane, Tottenham, 2022/23
  • 29 Jun 2023

Bayern insider makes EXPLOSIVE Harry Kane claim

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 29 Jun 2023

Man Utd eye next Enzo Fernandez

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23, Instagram
  • 29 Jun 2023

Romano drops HUGE update on Lukaku's Chelsea future

Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd
  • 29 Jun 2023

Man Utd takeover: Favourite REVEALED as bid 'dead in the water'

Man Utd are in the race to sign Moises Caicedo.
  • 29 Jun 2023

Man Utd tell Brighton how much they will pay for Caicedo

Kai Havertz, Arsenal
  • 28 Jun 2023

Arsenal seal Havertz AND Rice deals and Chelsea's EXODUS continues: FootballTransfers recap