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

Roberto de Zerbi, Tottenham, 2026/27
  • News
  • 17 Sep 2026
World Cup star blasts 'disrespectful' De Zerbi: 'Forced me to leave'
Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace, 2026/27
  • News
  • 17 Sep 2026
Adam Wharton sends clear Chelsea transfer message
Mohamed Salah, Trabzonspor, 2026/27
  • News
  • 16 Sep 2026
Does Salah already want out of Trabzonspor? President breaks silence after manager chaos
JJ Gabriel, Rumours
  • News
  • 16 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea get serious over JJ Gabriel as double exit bomb drops in Manchester
Dino Toppmoller, RC Lens, 2026/27
  • Analysis
  • 16 Sep 2026
We've already seen the craziest sacking of the season - after just six games
Hansi Flick, Michael Carrick, Barcelona
  • Analysis
  • 16 Sep 2026
How Man Utd helped Barcelona unearth their next superstar
Gilberto Mora, Mexico, Tijuana, 2025
  • News
  • 15 Sep 2026
Mexican sensation Gilberto Mora compared to Lamine Yamal: 'Similar style, similar profile'
Antoine Griezmann, US Open Cup
  • Analysis
  • 15 Sep 2026
The US Open Cup needs to be a big deal again - this week's semis can kickstart an epic revival
Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, AC Milan
  • Analysis
  • 15 Sep 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo surprise: Al-Nassr in talks with AC Milan
Roberto de Zerbi, Tottenham, 2025/26
  • News
  • 15 Sep 2026
'Delusional' De Zerbi is stealing a living: Pundits furious with Tottenham boss
JJ Gabriel, Man Utd, 2026/27
  • News
  • 15 Sep 2026
Man Utd left shellshocked as their 'Kid Messi' wonderkid requests to leave
Noni Madueke, Rumours
  • News
  • 15 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Noni Madueke escape route as Liverpool eye €40m swoop
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool
  • News
  • 15 Sep 2026
Florian Wirtz told he's finished at Liverpool as €125m escape route emerges
Igor Matanovic, SC Freiburg, 2026/27
  • Analysis
  • 15 Sep 2026
Who is Igor Matanovic - and why are Man Utd obsessed with him?
Cavan Sullivan
  • Analysis
  • 14 Sep 2026
Cavan Sullivan is dominating MLS at 16 - Man City have signed a superstar
Folarin Balogun, AS Monaco
  • News
  • 14 Sep 2026
USMNT star Balogun offered Monaco redemption as 'bad boy' replacement faces ban
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • News
  • 14 Sep 2026
Forgotten Arsenal flop 'should be at Real Madrid' - 'He has everything'
Yan Diomande, Karim Adeyemi
  • News
  • 14 Sep 2026
€140m down the drain? Barcelona star's girlfriend sparks Yan Diomande feud
Martin Zubimendi, Rumours
  • News
  • 13 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Martin Zubimendi deal approved as Chelsea prepare bid
Finn Jeltsch, Stuttgart, 2024/25
  • Analysis
  • 13 Sep 2026
Finn Jeltsch has best-in-the-world potential - is he Man Utd's next signing?
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