Lúkas Petersson

Lúkas Jóhannes Blöndal Petersson is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club TSG Hoffenheim. Born in Germany, he is a youth international for Iceland.

Early life

Lúkas grew up in Handewitt, Germany. Both his father Alexander Petersson and mother Eivor Pála Blöndal were international handball players for Iceland. He is of Latvian and Baltic German descent through his father, and Icelandic descent through his mother.

Club career

On 17 May 2024, he was announced as Hoffenheim's first-team goalkeeper for the 2024–25 season. He also extended his contract until 2027 at the time.

International career

He represented Iceland internationally at 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification. Lúkas's has been described as having "a large wingspan and a strong presence in the box;" he "is not afraid to come out".