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

Vitor Roque's silhouette in front of Arsenal and Barcelona crests
  • 23 May 2023

WATCH: Arsenal and Barcelona teen target scores historic goal

Erik ten Hag, Erik ten Hag Manchester United
  • 23 May 2023

€100m Man Utd target could be DROPPED

Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro of Manchester United in front of Erik ten Hag
  • 23 May 2023

Bruno Fernandes vs Casemiro: Ten Hag WANTS feuding Man Utd stars

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, crisis
  • 23 May 2023

'Real Madrid run Barcelona and Messi is a smokescreen!' claims Camp Nou insider

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23
  • 26 Apr 2023

City crush Arsenal, Chelsea close in on Pochettino and Utd takeover news: FootballTransfers recap

Sadio Mane's silhouette in front of Chelsea's badge
  • 26 Apr 2023

Chelsea make SHOCK move for Liverpool legend

Glazers, Man Utd, 2022-23
  • 26 Apr 2023

Man Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe offers Glazers deal too good to pass up

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, 2022/23
  • 26 Apr 2023

ALMOST OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi and Barcelona agree free transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr
  • 26 Apr 2023

Sore loser Ronaldo SLAMMED by opponent

Antony, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 26 Apr 2023

Man Utd told of possible Antony replacement

Woman looking at Lionel Messi pictures in a museum
  • 26 Apr 2023

Barcelona to build Messi museum to fund Argentine's return

Gabri Veiga, Real Madrid
  • 24 Apr 2023

Real Madrid agree deal to sign Bellingham alternative

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21
  • 24 Apr 2023

Messi makes FINAL DECISION on Barcelona return

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 24 Apr 2023

Barcelona happy to lose €30 million on transfer flop

Erik ten Hag, Fabrizio Romano
  • 24 Apr 2023

Romano reveals Man Utd's 'perfect' No.9

Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United
  • 24 Apr 2023

How much money can Man Utd generate from player sales this summer?

Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace
  • 24 Apr 2023

Zaha ready to reject Chelsea and Arsenal over wild Palace assurance

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 24 Apr 2023

Ten Hag dealt blow as Barcelona consider Man Utd target untouchable

Lionel Messi, Instagram
  • 24 Apr 2023

The TRUTH behind Messi's Barcelona visit

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 19 Apr 2023

Premier League star rejects Ronaldo to join Arsenal