Tom Joseph Atcheson (born 22 September 2006) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers and the Northern Ireland national team.
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 2023âÂÂ24 season. On 29 February 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Blackburn until 2026.
He spent time on loan at Marine during the 2024âÂÂ25 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 2âÂÂ0 win over Millwall.
A Northern Ireland youth international, he featured for Northern Ireland U19 at the European U19 Championships in 2024.
Atcheson earned his first senior call-up to the Northern Ireland national team as an injury replacement for Daniel Ballard, with his Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill selecting him ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against Italy. He made his senior debut on 31 March 2026 as an 80th minute substitute in a 1-1 friendly draw with Wales at Cardiff City Stadium.