Oliver Pettersson (born 13 May 2003) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Veikkausliiga club Ilves.Player profile, HJK
Early years Born in Espoo, Pettersson played in youth sectors of local clubs Honka and Espoon Palloseura (EPS). He made his senior debut with EPS first team in 2020, playing in third-tier level Kakkonen.Oliver Pettersson siirtyy EIF:n, EPS, 11 February 2021
Career During 2021 and 2022, Pettersson played for Ekenäs IF (EIF) in second-tier Ykkönen.EIF:s Oliver Pettersson klar för HJK, Västra Nyland, Jesper Sundström, 12 August 2022Mittbacken Oliver Pettersson lämnar EIF för spel i ligaklubben HJK:s organisation, Svenska Yle, 12 August 2022
On 12 August 2022, Pettersson signed with HJK Helsinki on a deal until the end of 2023, with an option for extension, for an undisclosed fee,Keskuspuolustaja Oliver Pettersson EIF:stä HJK:n organisaatioon, HJK, 12 August 2022 and was first assigned to their reserve team Klubi 04.Millaista oli espoolaisena Tammisaaressa, Oliver Pettersson?, HJK, 5 February 2023 On 27 January 2023, Pettersson made his HJK debut in Finnish League Cup match against IFK Mariehamn. He played in three Veikkausliiga matches in 2023 season,Oliver Pettersson, 19, slåss om en startplats i HJK – ”Bara ett steg i karriären”, Hufvudstadsbladet, 23 April 2023, Jonatan Sparv before he suffered an injury and was ruled out for the rest of the season. On 28 September 2023, HJK exercised their option to extend Pettersson's contract until the end of 2024.Toppari Oliver Pettersson jatkaa HJK:ssa ensi kaudella, HJK, 28 September 2023 However, he suffered from an injury again and missed the start of the 2024 season.
On 9 July 2024, his deal with HJK was terminated on mutual consent and Pettersson signed with fellow Veikkausliiga club Gnistan until the end of 2025.OLIVER PETTERSSON VAHVISTAMAAN IF GNISTANIN PUOLUSTUSTA, gnistan.fi, 9 July 2024Oliver Pettersson siirtyy Gnistaniin, hjk.fi, 9 July 2024
On 1 January 2026, Pettersson signed with Veikkausliiga club Ilves on two-year deal with a one-year option.
International career Pettersson has represented Finland at youth international levels.Oliver Pettersson valittu U18-poikien maajoukkueen leirille, EPS, 28 September 2020
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEPS2020Kakkonen11100––111Ekenäs IF2021Ykkönen20140––2512022Ykkönen1603050–240Total3617050––481Klubi 04 2022Kakkonen11000––1102023Kakkonen1000––10Total12000––––120HJK 2023Veikkausliiga30005000802024Veikkausliiga0010000010Total301050––90Gnistan2024Veikkausliiga90–––902025Veikkausliiga2430000–243Total333000000333Ilves2026Veikkausliiga0000510051Career total95580151001186
Honours HJK Veikkausliiga: 2023 Finnish League Cup: 2023
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