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

Mathis Albert, Borussia Dortmund
  • 18 Mar 2026
Mathis Albert: Borussia Dortmund's teenage American is set for a breakout 2026
Said El Mala, Chelsea
  • 18 Mar 2026
Said El Mala says 'yes' to Premier League transfer after 'strong' Chelsea bid
Sardar Azmoun, Iran, 2025
  • 18 Mar 2026
Top Iran star 'expelled' from national team over UAE photo op amid World Cup tension
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 18 Mar 2026
Enzo Fernandez wants Real Madrid move after explosive Chelsea interview
Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid
  • 18 Mar 2026
Not Liverpool! Eduardo Camavinga has two perfect Premier League transfer options
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly
  • 18 Mar 2026
Chelsea to buy Sporting CP? President responds to shock claim
Senegal, AFCON final
  • 17 Mar 2026
Official: Senegal stripped of AFCON title after Morocco appeal
Rangers defender Derek Cornelius reacts during the Europa League clash with Gent, 2025/26
  • 17 Mar 2026
Canada star Derek Cornelius 'banished' from Rangers squad ahead of World Cup
Ricardo Pepi, PSV, 2025/26
  • 17 Mar 2026
Fulham agree deal to sign USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi
KSI, Baller League
  • 17 Mar 2026
Baller League drama: National League side fumes as YouTuber KSI accused of 'tapping up' player
Angel di Maria, Arsenal, Liverpool
  • 17 Mar 2026
Arsenal plot hijack of 'next Angel Di Maria' signing after Liverpool bid
Carlos Baleba, Brighton, 2025/26
  • 17 Mar 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Baleba decision made as new €100m target identified
Liam Rosenior, Mikel Arteta
  • 17 Mar 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Record fee paid as shock Arsenal raid eyed
Catarina Macario, San Diego Wave
  • 16 Mar 2026
Catarina Macario leaves Chelsea: USWNT star becomes highest-paid women's footballer ever
Edin Dzeko, Schalke
  • 16 Mar 2026
8 games, 6 goals: How 40-year-old Edin Dzeko is reviving a fallen giant
Sandro Tonali
  • 15 Mar 2026
Sandro Tonali's agent makes stunning admission: Arsenal transfer is 'the goal'
Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 15 Mar 2026
Man Utd in total midfield revamp: The latest on Fernandes, Mainoo and Ugarte
Arne Slot, Real Madrid
  • 15 Mar 2026
Real Madrid and Liverpool discuss 'most unexpected swap deal in years'
Habib Diarra, Sunderland, Tyler Adams, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 14 Mar 2026
Man Utd plot 'sneaky' signing of USMNT star Tyler Adams
Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 14 Mar 2026
Liverpool 'agree' Celtic deal as big Andy Robertson update drops