Mads Stistrup Petersen

Photo by: Emeline Malkin

Photo by: Ashton Daniel Robertson

Class:
Senior
Position:
Midfielder / Defender
Hometown:
Odense, Fyn, Denmark
High School:
Tietgen Handelsgymnasium
Club Team:
Saint Louis
Concentration:
Economics

2024: Second Team All-Ivy ... Saw action in 17 games, making 11 starts for the Bears ... Posted a goal in 5-1 win over BU (Sept. 17) ... Netted a goal at Dartmouth (Sept. 28) ... Scored game-winning goal at Holy Cross (Oct. 8) ... Assisted on five goals throughout the season.

Before Brown: Captain of Odense Boldklub ... Danish Ball Union Youth Cup Champions: Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19 ... Naesby Talent of the Year 2020 ... Naesby Development of the Year 2019 ... Made first team debut for Odense Boldklub ... Helped Odense qualify for UEFA Youth League ... 2022 International Altsatten SG Turnier Champions ... 2021 Mladen Ramljak Cup Champions ... Graduated from Tietgen Handelsgymnasium ... Multiple Dean's list.

Personal: Son of Hanne Stistrup Petersen and Soren Allan Petersen ... Has two siblings, Emil and Josephine.

Why Brown: "I chose Brown University because it offers a strong balance between athletics and academics. The soccer program has a great team spirit and excellent coaching, which helps me develop my skills on the field. Academically, Brown's flexible curriculum allows me to pursue my interests and manage my schedule effectively, ensuring I can excel in both my sport and my studies."