Player Details

Name

Tom Pettersson

Pronunciation

PET-err-sun

Height

6' 3"

Weight

183 lbs

Date of Birth

3.25.1990 (34)

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Centre

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

International
Latest News
Latest News
FC Cincinnati just fine with underdog role against Portland Timbers: "We have nothing to lose"

FC Cincinnati just fine with underdog role against Portland Timbers: "We have nothing to lose"

FC Cincinnati know that pretty much no one expects them to beat the Portland Timbers in the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage on Tuesday (10:30 pm ET | ESPN, ESPN Deportes in US; TSN in Canada). That's fine with them, according to midfielder Caleb Stanko. Asked on a Sunday conference
MLS Idle: Soccer's Hidden Talents, Episode 4

MLS Idle: Soccer's Hidden Talents, Episode 4
Five top under-the-radar signings in MLS this offseason | Greg Seltzer

Five top under-the-radar signings in MLS this offseason | Greg Seltzer
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Latest Video
Watch MLS in 15 from MTL vs. CIN | July 17, 2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from MTL vs. CIN | July 17, 2021
Watch MLS in 15 from ORL vs. CIN | May 1, 2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from ORL vs. CIN | May 1, 2021
Watch MLS in 15 from NYC vs. CIN | April 24, 2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from NYC vs. CIN | April 24, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS: Atlanta United FC vs. FC Cincinnati | November 1, 2020
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HIGHLIGHTS: Atlanta United FC vs. FC Cincinnati | November 1, 2020
Atlanta United FC 2-0 FC Cincinnati | 2-Minute Highlights
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Atlanta United FC 2-0 FC Cincinnati | 2-Minute Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Sporting Kansas City | October 28, 2020
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Sporting Kansas City | October 28, 2020
Career Summary

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on a free transfer from Ostersunds FK on Dec. 17, 2019.

Petterson is a left-footed center back who is strong in building possession out of the back. His experience and leadership should see him continue to be an integral part of the club's backline in 2021.

OUTSIDE MLS: Made a combined 188 appearances in the top divisions of Sweden and Belgium as well as a combined eight UEFA Europa League appearances in his last seven professional seasons (2012-19). In the 2019 Allsvenskan campaign, Pettersson made 23 appearances, including 22 starts, while scoring one goal with Östersunds FK.