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Heine Gikling Bruseth
Norwegian footballer (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Heine Gikling Bruseth (born 6 April 2004) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08, on loan from Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
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Club career
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Kristiansund
Bruseth, a product of the Kristiansund academy, signed to the senior team in 2022.[1]
Loan to Levanger
Bruseth was loaned to Norwegian Second Division club Levanger FK for a portion of the 2022 season.[2] On 11 June, Bruseth made his senior debut when he came on as an 86th-minute substitute for Audun Engen Vik in a 4–1 win at Frigg Oslo FK.[3] After seven appearances for the club, Bruseth returned to Kristiansund.[1]
Return to Kristiansund
On 4 September, Bruseth made his debut for the club and only appearance of the season when he came on as a 91st-minute substitute for Sander Kartum in a 3–1 victory over Sandefjord.[4][circular reference] At the conclusion of the season, Kristiansund were relegated to the Norwegian First Division.[5]
In the following season in the Norwegian First Division, Bruseth made 17 appearances in the league and helped Kristiansund to defeat Kongsvinger in the promotion play-offs on 3 December 2023.[1][6]
On 4 January 2024, Bruseth scored his first senior goal, the winning goal of a 3–2 victory on the opening game week at Lillestrøm SK.[7] In total, Bruseth scored two goals across 15 appearances for the club in the 2024 season.[1]
Orlando City
On 20 August 2024, Bruseth signed for Orlando City as a U22 Initiative player, signing through 2026 with club options to extend into 2027 and 2028.[2] Bruseth did not make an appearance for Orlando City across the remainder of the season.[1]
San Diego FC
On 11 December 2024, Bruseth was selected in 2024 MLS expansion draft by San Diego FC for their inaugural 2025 season.[8]
Loan to Sarpsborg 08
On 10 July 2025, Bruseth joined Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08 on loan with an option to buy through the end of the 2025 season.[9] Upon joining Sarpsborg 08 he was reunited with manager Christian Michelsen who previously managed Kristiansund.[10] Three days later, Bruseth made his debut for the club when he came on as a 69th-minute substitute for Harald Nilsen Tangen in a scoreless draw with his former club, Kristiansund.[11]
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Personal life
Bruseth was born on 6 April 2004 in Gjemnes Municipality in Nordmøre, Norway. He has two brothers, of whom Ådne has played in the same Norwegian clubs as Heine; Kristiansund and Levanger.[12][13][14]
International career
Youth
Bruseth was called up for Norway's U19 side for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and he made his international debut on 4 July 2023 when he came on as a substitute for Alwande Roaldsøy in the 62nd-minute in a 5–4 victory over Greece in the first group stage match.[15] Bruseth made his final appearance for the team on 13 July when came on as a 50th-minute substitute for Oliver Braude before being taken off in the 86th-minute for Dylan Ryan Murugesapillai in a 5–0 loss to Portugal in the semi-finals of the tournament.[16]
Bruseth was called up to Norway's U20 side for the 2023–24 Under 20 Elite League. Bruseth made his debut for the team when he started in a 2–1 victory over Czechia on 12 October 2023 before being taken off in the 71st-minute for Oliver Braude.[17]
Bruseth made his debut for Norway's U21 side on 6 June 2024 in a 3–3 friendly draw against Denmark in which he came on as a 62nd-minute substitute for Kristian Arnstad.[18]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 10 August 2025[1]
- Includes Norwegian Football Cup
- Includes Norwegian First Division playoff, MLS Cup playoffs, and Leagues Cup
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