Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Writer

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

8+
Years of Experience
6,078+
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

Anthony Gordon, TNT, Chelsea
  • 2 May 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Talks opened as Anthony Gordon move confirmed
Adam Wharton, Liverpool
  • 2 May 2026
Liverpool in 'advanced' Wharton talks as summer planning goes into overdrive
Julian Alvarez, Arsenal TNT
  • 2 May 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Alvarez advantage as Gunners decision stuns Chelsea
Marcus Rashford, Man Utd TNT
  • 2 May 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: 'Ongoing' Rashford talks as €40m move lined up
Don Garber, Vancouver Whitecaps
  • 1 May 2026
FIFA VP urges politicians to save Vancouver Whitecaps amid 'concerning' Las Vegas bid
Hany Mukhtar, Nashville
  • 1 May 2026
From Bundesliga outcast to Nashville legend: How Hany Mukhtar became an MLS great
Nicolas Jackson, rumours
  • 30 Apr 2026
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea in Jackson twist as Greenwood becomes €50m alternative
Martin O'Neill, Celtic, 2025/26
  • 30 Apr 2026
Celtic set for major payday after €30m transfer mistake
Alvaro Carreras, Arsenal TNT
  • 30 Apr 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Arteta plots Real Madrid raid as 'new Odegaard' deal eyed
Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 30 Apr 2026
Chelsea in transfer twist after agreement to sign €3m bargain
Denis Bouanga, LAFC, Grasshopper protest
  • 29 Apr 2026
LAFC offer to sell Swiss club after being told to 'f*** off' in large-scale fan protest
Benjamin Nygren, Celtic, 2025/26
  • 29 Apr 2026
Celtic face €15m problem in pursuit of Benjamin Nygren replacement
Eli Kroupi, rumours
  • 29 Apr 2026
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal barge into Kroupi race as €92m Chelsea battle confirmed
Victor Osimhen, Arsenal TNT
  • 29 Apr 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Osimhen surprise as Alvarez confirmation arrives
Joao Pedro, Chelsea TNT
  • 29 Apr 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Joao Pedro talks confirmed as €92m price tag revealed
Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea
  • 29 Apr 2026
Chelsea to save eye-watering sum from Mudryk's doping verdict
Thomas Muller, Vancouver Whitecaps
  • 28 Apr 2026
Vancouvers Whitecaps release bleak statement in response to MLS relocation negotiations
Gianni Infantino
  • 28 Apr 2026
FIFA stoops to embarrassing new low with response to Gianni Infantino criticism
Yan Diomande, Rumours
  • 28 Apr 2026
Transfer Rumours: Creative Diomande solution as Man Utd decision confirmed
Mika Godts, Arsenal TNT
  • 28 Apr 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: €120m fee required as 'new Hazard' wows Arteta