Leonidas Stergiou joins Heidenheim on loan from Stuttgart | OneFootball

Heidenheim have completed the loan signing of Stuttgart defender Leonidas Stergiou.

The move had been in the works for some time but was delayed while head coach Sebastian Hoeneß managed a thin defensive group. Stuttgart, winners of both fixtures since the 2026 Bundesliga restart, are now content with a back four of Josha Vagnoman, Ramon Hendriks, Jeff Chabot and Maximilian Mittelstädt.

With Stergiou on board, Heidenheim have added a right back and a left back in this January window. The Swiss can cover on the right, while Hoffenheim reservist Hennes Behrens reinforces the left.

Stergiou often operated at centre-back under Hoeneß during his 18 appearances across all competitions last season. This year, the 23-year-old has also featured in central defence for Stuttgart’s reserves.

Club figures have highlighted Stergiou’s Bundesliga know-how and experience for his age, as well as his mentality to make an immediate impact. The player views the switch as a chance to regain regular minutes and to help Heidenheim stay in the league.

Source: Get German Football News