Henrik Heggheim
Henrik Heggheim is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eliteserien club Viking.
Career
Viking
Growing up in the Eiganes district of Stavanger, Norway, Heggheim started playing football for the Viking FK youth academy at age 5.On 11 June 2020, he signed a professional contract with Viking until the end of the 2021 season. Three weeks later, on 1 July 2020, he made his Eliteserien debut for the club in a 2–0 win against Sandefjord. After playing nine consecutive matches in the league, his contract was extended until the end of the 2023 season on 13 August 2020.
Brøndby
On 30 August 2021, Heggheim joined the 2020–21 Danish Superliga champions Brøndby IF on a four-year contract. He made his debut on 23 September in a 8–1 win over Allerød FK in the Danish Cup. He made his first European appearance for the club on 30 September in a 3–0 loss to Lyon in the UEFA Europa League group stage. On 24 October, he made his domestic league debut in a 2–1 win over FC Copenhagen in the Copenhagen Derby. Heggheim scored his first goal for Brøndby – as well as his first senior goal – on 28 February 2022, which proved to be the winner in a 1–0 league victory against SønderjyskE.On 14 March 2023, Heggheim joined Vålerenga on loan until 30 June 2023. He made 12 total appearances for the club before returning to Brøndby.
Return to Viking
On 30 August 2024, Heggheim returned to Eliteserien side Viking on a four-and-a-half-year contract, describing the move as a homecoming to "his club". He made his second debut on 14 September, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 1–0 win against KFUM Oslo. On 29 September he scored his first Eliteserien goal, contributing to a 4–1 away victory over Lillestrøm at Åråsen Stadion.Heggheim played a regular role in Viking's 2025 campaign, helping the club secure its first league title since 1991.