Career
In 1988 he was bought by Dutch club AFC Ajax. The latter part of his career he had recurring knee problems, which forced him to retire in 1999. Despite an impressive club career, Pettersson only played 31 international games for Sweden, in which he scored four goals.
He was born and raised in Västerås, and started his football career at the local club IFK Västeråson
Swedish national team: 31 caps, 4 goals
Stefan was also given the "Folkets lirare" ("People"s Choice Player") award on Fotbollsgalan 1997. IFK Västerås: – 1980–1981
IFK Norrköping – 1982–1984
IFK Göteborg – 1984–1988
Ajax Amsterdam – 1988–1994
IFK Göteborg – 1994–1998.