Biography
Who is Torbjørn Heggem?
Early life and career beginnings
Torbjørn Heggem was born in Trondheim, Norway, on January 12, 1999. He began his youth development playing for the local club Astor before joining Rosenborg in 2014. The defender made his professional debut for the Rosenborg first team as a substitute during the 2018 Mesterfinalen match.
In early 2019, he moved on loan to the Eliteserien team Ranheim, which is also based in Trondheim. He played his first league match for Ranheim on May 19, 2019, contributing to a 3-1 victory against Sarpsborg 08. Following this period, he joined Sandnes Ulf in January 2021 before continuing his career in Sweden with IF Brommapojkarna in December 2022.
Rise with West Bromwich Albion
In July 2024, the defender signed a three-year deal with the English Championship club West Bromwich Albion. He appeared in his first match for the team on August 10, 2024, helping the side secure a 3-1 win over QPR while assisting a goal for teammate Josh Maja.
Torbjørn Heggem scored his debut goal for the English club during a 2-2 draw against Sheffield United in December 2024. His performance throughout the 2024-25 season was recognized by the club, which awarded him the West Bromwich Albion Player of the Season honor.
International play and move to Italy
Torbjørn Heggem received his first call-up to the Norway national team in October 2024. He made his international debut on October 13, 2024, during a UEFA Nations League match against Austria, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute. Later, manager Ståle Solbakken selected him for the 26-man squad to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On August 15, 2025, the defender transferred to the Italian Serie A club Bologna for an undisclosed fee, which was reported to be approximately 10 million pounds. He made his debut for the new club on August 30, 2025, in a match that ended in a 1-0 victory over Como.
Birthday and age
Torbjørn Heggem was born on January 12, 1999, which makes Torbjørn 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Torbjørn shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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