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

Xabi Alonso, Chelsea, Liverpool
  • Analysis
  • 10 May 2026
Chelsea? Liverpool? This is the Xabi Alonso job option nobody is talking about
Sandro Tonali, rumours
  • News
  • 10 May 2026
Transfer Rumours: Man Utd promise Tonali offer as Liverpool bid laughed off
Bradley Barcola, Liverpool
  • Analysis
  • 10 May 2026
Non-negotiable: Liverpool must beat Arsenal to Bradley Barcola signing
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • News
  • 10 May 2026
Arteta reveals how Lewis-Skelly has 'surprised' him amid Arsenal exit talk
Arne Slot, Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool
  • News
  • 9 May 2026
Liverpool fans turn up the heat on Slot after controversial Ngumoha decision
Bradley Barcola, Arsenal
  • News
  • 9 May 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Arteta pushes for Barcola as talks over €115m deal confirmed
Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid
  • News
  • 8 May 2026
Real Madrid stars convinced Vinicius Jr is the dressing room mole
Paul Rothrock, Shak Mohammed, CONCACAF Champions Cup
  • News
  • 7 May 2026
CONCACAF Champions Cup embarrassment lays bare what MLS's next evolution must be
Thomas Muller, Vancouver Whitecaps
  • News
  • 7 May 2026
Local group plans bid to save Vancouver Whitecaps from relocation, government announces
Darwin Nunez, Al-Hilal, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26
  • News
  • 7 May 2026
Transfer Rumours: Darwin Nunez agreement as Chelsea talks confirmed
Jan Paul van Hecke, Chelsea TNT
  • News
  • 7 May 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: €80m defender offered as Van Hecke pursuit accelerates
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal TNT
  • News
  • 7 May 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Lewis-Skelly U-turn amid Livramento warning
Franck Honorat, Liverpool
  • News
  • 7 May 2026
Bargain Salah replacement? Liverpool eye up surprise Bundesliga signing
Mexico national team
  • News
  • 6 May 2026
Mexico in disarray: Players threatened with World Cup axe over bizarre training camp
Ederson, Rumours
  • News
  • 6 May 2026
Transfer Rumours: Ederson pushed to Man Utd as Arsenal move for alternative
Soufiane El-Faouzi, Celtic
  • Analysis
  • 6 May 2026
Soufiane El-Faouzi: Celtic's 'extraordinary' €13m Callum McGregor replacement
Anthony Gordon, Arsenal, TNT
  • News
  • 6 May 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Gordon offer made as surprise target emerges
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • News
  • 6 May 2026
First Arsenal summer transfer officially confirmed
Lionel Messi, Casemiro, Inter Miami
  • News
  • 5 May 2026
Casemiro wants Inter Miami: Man Utd star sacrifices huge salary to play with Messi
Ismael Kone, Christian Pulisic, AC Milan
  • News
  • 5 May 2026
Canada star Ismael Kone set for €35m Christian Pulisic link-up
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