Torbjørn Heggem


Torbjørn Lysaker Heggem is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Bologna and the Norway national team. Primarily a centre-back, Heggem can also play as a left-back.

Club career

Early career

Torbjørn Lysaker Heggem joined Rosenborg in 2014 from Astor. He made his debut for Rosenborg coming on as a substitute against Lillestrøm in the 2018 Mesterfinalen. In January 2019, Heggem was sent out on loan to fellow Trondheim and Eliteserien club Ranheim. Later that year he made his debut in Eliteserien on 19 May, playing the full game which Ranheim won 3–1 away against Sarpsborg 08. In January 2021 he joined Sandnes Ulf.
On 22 December 2022, Heggem signed for Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna.

West Bromwich Albion

On 4 July 2024, Heggem signed for EFL Championship side West Bromwich Albion on a three-year contract. On 10 August 2024, he made his debut for the club in a 3–1 away win against QPR in the opening league game, and assisted Josh Maja's first goal in the first half. He scored his first goal for the club on 8 December 2024, scoring first in a 2–2 draw with Sheffield United. He won the 2024–25 West Bromwich Albion Player of the Season award for his performances during the campaign.

Bologna

On 15 August 2025, Heggem signed for Serie A club Bologna for an undisclosed fee, reported to be in the region of £10 million. He made his debut for the club on 30 August 2025, in a 1–0 win against Como.

International career

Heggem received his first call-up to the Norway national team on 1 October 2024. He made his debut for the Norway national team on 13 October 2024 in a UEFA Nations League game against Austria at the Raiffeisen Arena. He substituted David Møller Wolfe in the 79th minute, as Austria won 5–1.

Honours

Rosenborg
Individual