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
  • 13 Sep 2026
Chelsea to bid for €60m star with 'determined move' teased
Ricardo Pepi, USA
  • 12 Sep 2026
USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi takes his game to a new level after collapsed Fulham transfer
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 12 Sep 2026
Contract issue gives Man Utd chance to sign world-class left-back
Andoni Iraola, Liverpool
  • 12 Sep 2026
Liverpool finally have the last laugh after selling the best player in the world
Martin Odegaard, Arsenal, 2026/27
  • 12 Sep 2026
Arsenal battle Chelsea for record-breaking 'new Martin Odegaard'
Estevao, Rumours
  • 12 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Estevao truth as Man Utd 'line up' stunning raid on rivals
Cody Gakpo, Joker
  • 12 Sep 2026
How the Premier League transfer market could be revolutionised with this rule
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2026/27
  • 12 Sep 2026
Arsenal have signed the 'next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia'
Ethan Nwaneri, Borussia Dortmund, 2026/27
  • 12 Sep 2026
'Great guy' Ethan Nwaneri is proving Arsenal got club-defining decision spot on
Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernandez, MLS
  • 11 Sep 2026
How does MLS's record-breaking spending compare to Europe's top leagues?
Kylian Mbappe, dictator
  • 11 Sep 2026
Mbappe the dictator? Mourinho sets record straight on Real Madrid's 'problem'
Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, 2025/26
  • 11 Sep 2026
'I'll die with this philosophy' - Amorim explains why Pulisic isn't playing for AC Milan
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea
  • 10 Sep 2026
Chelsea have a superstar on their hands: Celtic loanee 'looks a player'
Erling Haaland, Rumours
  • 10 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Erling Haaland says yes to €175m move as 'painful exit beckons'
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 10 Sep 2026
Arsenal star tells Man Utd their Marcus Rashford decision was a no-brainer
Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool
  • 10 Sep 2026
Liverpool's shortlist of Alexis Mac Allister replacements revealed
Scott McTominay, Real Madrid
  • 10 Sep 2026
Napoli terrified of 'Kvaratskhelia repeat' as McTominay flirts with Real Madrid
Folarin Balogun, AS Monaco
  • 9 Sep 2026
Monaco make final Folarin Balogun decision after Everton fiasco
Nico Paz, Rumours
  • 9 Sep 2026
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal cause Nico Paz problem as contract agreement reached
Kendry Paez, River Plate, 2026
  • 9 Sep 2026
Chelsea squandered South America's biggest talent but there's still hope