Chris Heckenberg

Chris Heckenberg (born 15 August 1998) is a soccer player who plays as a midfielder for South Georgia Tormenta in the USL League One. Born in the United States, he has represented Australia at youth level.

Chris Heckenberg
Personal information
Full name Christopher Heckenberg
Date of birth (1998-08-15) August 15, 1998
Place of birth Santa Clara, California, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 South Georgia Tormenta
Number 21
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 California Baptist Lancers 85 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 South Georgia Tormenta 2 11 (0)
2022– South Georgia Tormenta 26 (0)
International career
Australia U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Heckenberg was born in Santa Clara, California, but grew up in Melbourne, Australia, attending the Berwick Grammar School, where he won the excellence in soccer award for four consecutive years, and his team to win a championship three times.[1]

In 2017, Heckenberg attended California Baptist University to play college soccer, going on to make 85 appearances for the Lancers, scoring one goal and tallying 14 assists. In his senior year, Heckenberg earned All-WAC Honorable Mention honours and All-Far West Region Second Team honours.[1]

During the 2021 season, Heckenberg also played in the USL League Two with South Georgia Tormenta 2, who helped to make the playoffs.[2]

Professional

On 18 March 2022, Heckenberg signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta ahead of their 2022 season.[3] He made his professional debut on 2 April 2022, starting in a 1–0 loss to North Carolina FC.[4]

International career

Heckenberg has represented the Australia men's national soccer team at under-19 level.[5]

References
  1. "Chris Heckenberg - Men's Soccer". CBU Athletics.
  2. "South Georgia Tormenta FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. "Tormenta FC adds Chris Heckenberg to 2022 USL League One Roster".
  4. "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
  5. "Get to Know: Chris Heckenberg".
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