Tom Atcheson


Tom Joseph Atcheson is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers. He is a Northern Ireland youth international.

Club career

He joined Blackburn Rovers at under-12 level. He made his senior debut in the EFL Cup against Harrogate Town and also featured for the club in the FA Cup against Wrexham during the 2023-24 season. On 29 February 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Blackburn until 2026.
He spent time on loan at Marine during the 2024-25 season. In November 2024, he signed a new four-year contract with Blackburn. On 20 December 2025, he debuted in the EFL Championship with Blackburn in a 2–0 win over Millwall.

International career

A Northern Ireland youth international, he featured for Northern Ireland U19 at the European U19 Championships in 2024.