Kristoffer Peterson facts for kids
Peterson playing for Liverpool under-21s in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kristoffer Paul Peterson | ||
| Date of birth | 28 November 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Gothenburg, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Fortuna Sittard | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2010 | Sävedalens IF | ||
| 2011–2014 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Liverpool | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Utrecht | 30 | (3) |
| 2016 | → Roda JC (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Jong FC Utrecht | 9 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | Heracles Almelo | 81 | (23) |
| 2019–2020 | Swansea City | 7 | (0) |
| 2020 | → FC Utrecht (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2020–2023 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 81 | (12) |
| 2023 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 5 | (0) |
| 2024– | Fortuna Sittard | 48 | (7) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009–2011 | Sweden U17 | 6 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Sweden U21 | 7 | (1) |
| 2018 | Sweden | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 October 2018 |
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Kristoffer Paul Peterson, born on November 28, 1994, is a professional football player from Sweden. He plays as a winger, which means he plays on the sides of the field. Currently, he plays for Fortuna Sittard, a club in the Netherlands.
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Kristoffer Peterson's Football Journey
Starting at Liverpool Academy
Kristoffer Peterson joined the Liverpool Academy in January 2011. He came from a club called Sävedalens IF.
He first played for the Under 18s team in the 2010–11 season. He mostly played for the Under 16s that year. In the 2011–12 season, Peterson played more often for the Under 18s. He was a midfielder and played very well. He scored five goals in 22 games. His good playing caught the eye of the Reserve team coach. The coach used him as a substitute in a special youth tournament called the NextGen Series.
In the 2012–13 season, Peterson played more as a forward on the wing. He was still one of the best players for the Under 18s. He played 23 times and scored nine goals. He also moved up to the Under 21s team, playing 13 games for them. In the 2013–14 season, he scored all three of Liverpool's goals in their pre-season friendly matches. He scored against teams like Glentoran F.C. and Heart of Midlothian F.C..
Loan to Tranmere Rovers
On November 28, 2013, which was his 19th birthday, Peterson was loaned to Tranmere Rovers. This team was in League One. Two days later, he played his first game for them. Tranmere Rovers won 2–1 against Colchester United. Peterson was named Man of the Match. His manager, Ronnie Moore, believed he would play at the highest level of football.
Returning to Liverpool
In January 2014, Peterson signed a new contract with Liverpool. He said this new contract gave him a huge boost. He felt it was the biggest motivation he had ever experienced in his career.
He finished the Under 21s season at Liverpool with 6 goals in 15 games. He also played as a substitute for the Liverpool first team. This was in a friendly match against Shamrock Rovers F.C. in May 2014. Liverpool won that game 4–0.
On July 16, 2014, Peterson played as a substitute in another pre-season match. This was against Brøndby IF and he scored a goal. He also scored in Liverpool's next pre-season game against Preston North End F.C.. He scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory. After this, manager Brendan Rodgers decided to take Peterson on Liverpool's pre-season tour of America.
Playing for Utrecht
On August 27, 2014, Peterson moved to the Netherlands. He joined FC Utrecht, a club in the Eredivisie league. He signed a four-year contract with them.
Moving to Heracles Almelo
In January 2017, Peterson joined another Dutch club, Heracles Almelo. He signed a 2.5-year contract. He had the option to stay for an extra year. In September 2018, Peterson was chosen as the Eredivisie Player of the Month. This was because of his great performances for Heracles Almelo.
Joining Swansea City
Peterson signed with Swansea City on August 2, 2019. This club plays in the EFL Championship. He reunited with coach Steve Cooper there. Cooper had worked with Peterson at Liverpool's academy. Peterson played his first game for Swansea as a substitute. They won 2–1 against Hull City A.F.C.. He scored his first goal for Swansea in an EFL Cup game against Cambridge United on August 28, 2019.
Time at Fortuna Düsseldorf
On October 5, 2020, Peterson joined Fortuna Düsseldorf in Germany. He signed a three-year contract with the club.
Playing for Hapoel Be'er Sheva
On June 21, 2023, Peterson signed a three-year contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.. This club is in the Israeli Premier League.
Returning to Fortuna Sittard
On January 9, 2024, Peterson moved back to the Netherlands. He signed a 2.5-year contract with Fortuna Sittard.
International Football for Sweden
On October 3, 2018, Kristoffer Peterson was called up to play for the Swedish senior national team. This was for a UEFA Nations League game and a friendly match. He had been playing very well for his club team, Heracles. He made his first international appearance for Sweden on October 16, 2018.
Awards and Achievements
Individual Awards
- Eredivisie Player of the Month: September 2018
See also
In Spanish: Kristoffer Peterson para niños
