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

Kylian Mbappe, Alvaro Arbeloa, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid
  • 5 May 2026
Mbappe soap opera escalates after Real Madrid bust-up: 'It's bad!'
Marcus Rashford, Barcelona
  • 5 May 2026
Rashford's Barca lifeline: €90m Saudi bid changes everything for Man Utd outcast
Antoine Griezmann, Don Garber, Lionel Messi, MLS
  • 4 May 2026
MLS Commissioner says the quiet part out loud: Our transfers are a popularity contest
Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola, Man City
  • 4 May 2026
Confirmed: Man City make Phil Foden transfer decision after disappointing season
Cesc Fabregas, Como, 2025/26
  • 4 May 2026
Cesc Fabregas confirms intention to return to the Premier League
Gary Neville, Man Utd
  • 4 May 2026
Neville urges Carrick to sell €68m star as Man Utd priorities laid bare
Celtic potenial signings
  • 4 May 2026
10 players who could join Celtic this summer
Man City potential signings
  • 4 May 2026
10 players who could join Man City this summer
Liverpool potential signings
  • 4 May 2026
10 players who could join Liverpool this summer
Arsenal potential signings
  • 4 May 2026
10 players who could join Arsenal this summer
Zavier Gozo, Julian Hall, MLS
  • 4 May 2026
10 MLS players who could move to Europe this summer
Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Conte, Napoli
  • 3 May 2026
Lukaku branded 'ungrateful' after 'disappointing' Conte as Napoli surrender Scudetto
Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Conte, Napoli
  • 3 May 2026
Lukaku branded 'ungrateful' after 'disappointing' Conte as Napoli surrender Scudetto
Nicolas Jackson, rumours
  • 3 May 2026
Transfer Rumours: Big Jackson update as Man Utd 'move in the shadows' for €50m striker
Morgan Rogers, Arsenal TNT
  • 3 May 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: 'Wirtz-style' Rogers deal as 'big opportunity' confirmed
Casemiro, Man Utd Transfer News Today
  • 3 May 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: New Casemiro replacement as former Chelsea star eyed
Endrick, Chelsea TNT
  • 3 May 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: €60m 'war' as Endrick decision confirmed
Christian Pulisic, USMNT, AC Milan, 2025/26
  • 2 May 2026
Man Utd 'attracted' to Christian Pulisic despite incredible goal drought
Ryan Reynolds, Phil Parkinson, Wrexham
  • 2 May 2026
Wrexham miss out on Championship playoffs: Reynolds club 'proud' despite final day 'robbery'
Richard Rios, Rumours
  • 2 May 2026
Transfer Rumours: Man Utd in three-club Richard Rios battle as €100m decision made