Born in Norway on 12th January 1999, Torbjørn Heggem is a proficient central defender currently playing for Bologna. Standing 6 feet tall (1.85m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), he makes a formidable presence on the pitch, wearing the number 14 jersey. Heggem has had the honour of representing his home country, Norway, at international level. His current market value is approximately £12m according to statements on Transfermarkt.
In January 2017, Heggem's career made a leap forward as he joined Norwegian side Rosenborg as a trainee. A couple of years later, he moved on loan to another Norwegian club, Ranheim, where he began to establish himself. In his debut season in 2019, Heggem made 18 first team appearances in league matches, which increased to 30 during the 2020 season, where he also netted his first goal.
In early 2021, a shift in Heggem's career saw him move from Rosenborg to OBOS-ligaen's Sandnes Ulf for an undisclosed fee. He proved to be an integral part of the team, making a consistent 30 first team appearances across two seasons and scoring a goal per season.
January 2023 saw another move for Heggem, this time to Sweden's IF Brommapojkarna. His first season with the Allsvenskan club included 28 first team appearances and a single goal. The following season was shorter, with Heggem making 12 starting appearances and scoring once.
A significant move to English soil occurred in mid-2024, as Heggem transferred from IF Brommapojkarna to West Bromwich Albion for a fee around £0.5m. His time in the Championship saw him make a commendable 45 first team appearances and a solitary goal in the 2024-2025 season. The current 2025-2026 season has seen him make a singular appearance.
Nearing the end of the summer in 2025, Heggem headed for warmer shores, transferring from West Bromwich Albion to Italy's Bologna for a substantial fee of £6.5m. In the current 2025-2026 season, Heggem has been a regular feature, making 18 first team appearances for the Serie A club.
Not limiting himself to domestic football, Heggem has represented Norway in the 2024-2026 World Cup Qualifiers, making seven starts and one substitute appearance. He has also participated in the Coppa Italia 2025-2026 for Bologna, the Nations League 2024-2025 for Norway, the Supercoppa 2025-2026 for Bologna and the Europa League 2025-2026 for Bologna, demonstrating a diverse range of international and domestic tournament experience.
