Poulsen started his career in the local football club, Ikast KFUM.
On 3 January 2020, it was announced that Poulsen had been loaned to Austria Wien of the Austrian Bundesliga for the remainder of the season.
[5] On 8 February 2021, Poulson moved for a second time to Austria Wien, on a loan deal until the end of the season.
[9] After the season, Silkeborg IF and Poulsen made the deal permanent, with him signing a 3-year contract.
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