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

Mateus Fernandes, Man Utd
  • 27 Jun 2026
Man Utd make improved Mateus Fernandes offer after Tottenham hijack
Lionel Scaloni, Enrique Macaya Marquez, 2026 World Cup
  • 27 Jun 2026
World Cup's best moment? Argentina boss 'leaks' Messi news to legendary 91-year-old journalist
Maxence Lacroix, Chelsea Transfer News Today
  • 27 Jun 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Two signings done as 'huge' bid prepared
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 26 Jun 2026
Arsenal 'hold all the cards' in race to sign Player of the Season
Julian Nagelsmann, Germany
  • 26 Jun 2026
Julian Nagelsmann has shot himself in the foot: Germany's World Cup is unravelling
Michael Carrick, Mateus Fernandes, Roberto de Zerbi
  • 26 Jun 2026
Why Man Utd should be happy about Tottenham's Mateus Fernandes hijack
Kylian Mbappe, France, 2026 World Cup
  • 26 Jun 2026
The easy World Cup feat Kylian Mbappe may never achieve
Viktor Gyokeres, Transfer Rumours
  • 25 Jun 2026
Transfer Rumours: Viktor Gyokeres surprise as Chelsea target €87m deal
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea TNT
  • 25 Jun 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Enzo Fernandez deal unlocked as world record fee eyed
Derek McInnes, Rangers
  • 25 Jun 2026
Rangers offered mutually beneficial swap deal to sign Scotland star Derek McInnes loves
Mateus Fernandes, Man Utd TNT
  • 25 Jun 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Mateus Fernandes bid imminent as decision on next move confirmed
Jose Mourinho, Marc Cucurella, Real Madrid
  • 25 Jun 2026
Marc Cucurella tells Real Madrid to sign Chelsea star: 'I hope it happens'
Julian Alvarez Arsenal TNT
  • 25 Jun 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: €70m fee required as clear Julian Alvarez message received
Mauricio Pochettino, USA, 2026 World Cup
  • 24 Jun 2026
Pochettino reflects on his USMNT legacy: Australia win was a moment of cultural significance
Prince Kwabena Adu, Ghana, Ezri Konsa, England, 2026 World Cup
  • 24 Jun 2026
Referee reveals how England were saved from giving away 'clear penalty' after Ezri Konsa challenge
World Cup cities
  • 24 Jun 2026
How the 2026 World Cup is changing North American cities for the better
Mateus Fernandes, Rumours
  • 24 Jun 2026
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal shock as Mateus Fernandes terms agreed
Martin O'Neill, Celtic, 2025/26
  • 24 Jun 2026
28-cap Scotland star admits not joining Celtic was 'a tragedy'
Julian Alvarez, Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 24 Jun 2026
Not just Alvarez: Second World Cup star admits he dreams of Barcelona transfer
Didier Deschamps
  • 23 Jun 2026
France manager Didier Deschamps leaves World Cup camp after family tragedy