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My Take
Tom Pettersson is the sort of player I find quietly compelling. A 190 cm defender from Trollhattan anchoring Mjallby in the Allsvenskan, he is not the name that sells shirts, but he is exactly the kind of dependable centre-back who lets flashier teammates shine. I have a soft spot for footballers who build long, steady careers in their home league rather than chasing distant glory. There is real dignity in standing firm through cold Swedish winters, winning your aerial duels and asking for no spotlight. Stars get the headlines, but defenders like Pettersson are the backbone, and I respect that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Pettersson
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ペッテション
- Reading
- とむ・ぺってしょん
- Born
- March 25, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Pettersson born?
Born March 25, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Tom Pettersson from?
Tom Pettersson is from Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
What does Tom Pettersson do?
Tom Pettersson works as association football player.
How tall is Tom Pettersson?
Tom Pettersson is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.