Career
Petersen began his career at SV Lurup and Niendorfer Turn- und Sportverein. In 2002, he played for the youth team of Football Club Saint Pauli, joining in summer 2002 Hamburger SV until summer 2006. In the 2006-2007 season, Petersen played for Altonaer Football Club von 1893 before he returned to Football Club Saint Pauli. He made his debut in the 2.
Bundesliga on 1 February 2008.
On 15 May 2005, he was transferred to Thuringia club Football Club Carl Zeiss Jena, here signed a two-year contract.
