1. FC Heidenheim have signed striker Alessandro Vogt on loan from TSG Hoffenheim. The 21-year-old Swiss forward will spend the remainder of the 2026/27 season with the 2. Bundesliga club, as officially confirmed on August 31.
Heidenheim, relegated from the Bundesliga last season, will pay a loan fee of €250,000 for the attacker. Vogt only joined Hoffenheim from FC St. Gallen earlier this summer for a reported €2.7 million but failed to make a single competitive appearance. His new club currently sits fourth in the 2. Bundesliga table with six points from three matches. Under manager Frank Schmidt, the team has scored ten goals and conceded ten, resulting in a zero goal difference.
Alessandro Vogt cited a personal conversation with coach Frank Schmidt as the key reason for his move. "Above all, a personal conversation with Frank Schmidt convinced me that 1." said the Swiss U21 international. He stated a clear objective for his loan spell. "I definitely want to use my time at FCH to get plenty of playing time in the 2. Bundesliga and score goals."
Vogt arrives with impressive numbers from the previous campaign, having netted 18 goals and provided five assists across league and cup competitions. This firepower is intended to aid Heidenheim's push for immediate promotion back to the top flight. The club currently trails league leaders 1. FC Nürnberg by three points.
The acquisition of Alessandro Vogt follows the departure of striker Marvin Pieringer. The attacker moved to newly-promoted Bundesliga side SC Paderborn for a €3 million fee. Vogt is expected to fill that gap in the central striking role and provide more goal threat. His arrival bolsters the attack at an ideal moment.
The next opportunity to make his mark comes on September 6, when Heidenheim travel to face seventh-placed SpVgg Greuther Fürth. All upcoming fixtures are listed on our fixtures page. The team enters this match with a recent form sequence of win, loss, win.
The investment in Vogt signals the club's ambition. By paying a €250,000 loan fee, Heidenheim secures the services of a young talent who saw no pathway at Hoffenheim, while the parent club retains the player's long-term rights. For Heidenheim, it represents a low-risk reinforcement with high potential reward.
If Vogt excels in the second division, it could increase his market value and significantly enhance Heidenheim's attacking output. The squad benefits from the additional option up front, especially in a season with the clear objective of instant promotion. Detailed performance data for all players is available on our stats page. Alessandro Vogt will wear the number 19 shirt.
