Tobias Heintz (born 13 July 1998) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for IFK Göteborg.
Primarily known for his spells at Sarpsborg 08, Heintz has played in Norway, Turkey, Sweden and Bulgaria.
Club career
Heintz started his career in his local club Moss FK, before joining crosstown rivals SK Sprint-Jeløy. He made his senior debut for Sprint-Jeløy in 2014 before joining Sarpsborg 08.
Heintz scored two goals against Lillestrøm SK on 10 July 2017. On 20 October 2017, Heintz signed a new four-year long-term contract with Sarpsborg 08.
On 4 January 2019, Heintz was announced at Kasımpaşa, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club. However, he struggled for playing time, making just 7 appearances, though he quoted that he had "never regretted it".
On 26 August 2020, Heintz returned to Sarpsborg 08 on a loan deal until the end of the season.
On 8 February 2021, Heintz was announced at BK Häcken on a four-year contract.
On 4 March 2022, Heintz was announced on a season-long loan to Sarpsborg 08. Heintz scored a hattrick against FK Jerv in September 2022. He won the Player of the Month award for his performances in September 2022. During the 2022 season, he broke the record of highest-scoring Sarpsborg 08 player in a single elite league season, with 13 goals scored.
On 5 January 2023, Heintz was announced at CSKA Sofia on a permanent transfer.
On 13 January 2025, Heintz was announced at IFK Göteborg, signing a three-year contract with the club.
International career
Whilst playing for Norway U21s, Heintz scored against Turkey U21 on 21 November 2018.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSprint-Jeløy20133. divisjon1000–—1020146000–—60Total7000000070Sarpsborg 082016Tippeligaen3121–—522017Eliteserien22372–—295201822233133—388Total476126133007215Kasımpaşa2018–19Süper Lig8020–—1002019–207031–—101Total150510000201Sarpsborg 08 (loan)2020Eliteserien15200–—152BK Häcken2021Allsvenskan16261–—223Sarpsborg 08 (loan)2022Eliteserien291521–—3116CSKA Sofia2022–23First League16310–—1732023–243265020104062024–2513011–—141Total6197120107110IFK Göteborg2025Allsvenskan28843–—3211Career total2174136131531027057
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