 He then moved to play with compatriots Jens Martin Knudsen, Sámal Joensen and Jens Erik Rasmussen at Leiftur in the Icelandic league only to return to the Faroe Islands after a disappointing season in which the team relegated.Petersen was Faroese league top goalscorer in the 1994 season.He also had a short spell with Danish sides Holstebro BK and Skive IK.