Christian Borchgrevink, born on the 11th of May, 1999 (age 26) in Norway, stands as a doughty defender, most at ease positioned as a right-back. He holds rank within the team line up for Hearts, standing 5ft 11in (1.82m) tall and tipping the scales at 11st 11lb (75kg). His preferred jersey number is 12.
The defender's market value holds steady at around £381,000, as according to Transfermarkt.
In January 2016, the unfledged Christian Borchgrevink was enrolled under the wing of Valerenga in the Eliteserien in Norway. His début season, 2017, saw him making a solitary first-team appearance in league matches. Borchgrevink’s progress at Valerenga improved steadily, with his match appearances incrementally multiplying. In the 2018 season, he made two first team appearances in league matches. True improvements would come in the subsequent seasons. In the 2019 season, he made 12 appearances and netted one goal; and the following year, he amped his game up delivering 29 appearances and another goal. The 2021 season at Valerenga in Norway saw the player making 24 first team appearances and scoring three goals, while 2023 saw him make 13 first team appearances with one goal scored. Then, in the 2025 season, Borchgrevink chalked up two first team appearances.
In about the middle of this timeline, August 2018 to be exact, Borchgrevink made a brief detour, transferring from Valerenga to Hamarkameratene on loan, only to return to his former team after completing his loan period in January 2019.
By April 2019, Borchgrevink was seeking new pastures, transferring from Valerenga to the lower league team, Notodden. However, by May 2019 he returned to Valerenga for an undisclosed fee. It was upon his return that Borchgrevink truly found his rhythm, leading to impressive performances for the seasons that followed.
By July 2025, the defender had made his move from his homeland, transferring from Valerenga in the Eliteserien in Norway to Hearts in Scotland, for a fee kept undisclosed. In his current tenure with Hearts (2025 - 2026 season), Borchgrevink has already made five first-team appearances in league matches, marking his tenancy with promising skill.
Borchgrevink's footballing contribution extends beyond borders of league matches as he has been active in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Hearts, boasting record of two starts and one appearance as a substitute.
