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Handball transfer sensation: Actor Hinriksson moves to Leipzig!
SC DHfK Leipzig has signed the Icelandic handball player and actor Blaer Hinriksson as its new playmaker until 2026.
Handball transfer sensation: Actor Hinriksson moves to Leipzig!
A fresh wind is blowing through Leipzig! As SC DHfK Leipzig announced on July 17, 2025, the handball Bundesliga club has signed the talented Icelander Blaer Hinriksson. The 23-year-old, who also works as an actor in addition to his sporting career, has signed a one-year contract until 2026. In the coming season, Hinriksson should strengthen the team's backcourt and provide one or two surprise moments. His dynamic style and athleticism could be exactly what the team needs to perform better next season and get out of the bottom of the league. Handball world reports that the transfer has been prepared in recent weeks, and sporting director Bastian Roschek emphasizes that Hinriksson is strong in one-on-one situations and initially needs some time to get used to it.
Blaer Hinriksson has already attracted attention in the Icelandic league in his career so far. He was particularly dominant in the final playoff round and impressed the scouts with his performance. However, his athletic talent is not the only remarkable thing about him. Hinriksson has also had a distinguished career in film. Among other things, he was the leading actor in the films “Herzstein”, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2016, and “Beautiful Beings”, which was shown at the Berlinale in 2022. He also won a prize at the Marrakesh International Film Festival in 2016. MDR also highlights that Hinriksson is also booked as a model in Iceland, which adds another aspect to his already diverse career.
A new guy on the team
The signing of Hinriksson could also serve to compensate for the departure of Andri Mar Runarsson. The former player has hinted at wanting to leave the club since his father, coach Runar Sigtryggsson, was sacked. Leipzig is demanding a transfer fee of around 100,000 euros for Runarsson, while HC Erlangen is showing interest in the player. From a sporting perspective, signing a new playmaker is certainly a sensible deal for Leipzig, who only celebrated three wins in the second half of last season and had a mixed season in 16th place. Sports picture reports that the club management around managing director Karsten Günther is doing everything it can to achieve better results in the current season and make the team more competitive.
Finally, it should be emphasized that Hinriksson is not only a promising talent on the handball field, but also a creative mind with experience in the entertainment industry. His journey in the German handball Bundesliga will certainly be followed with excitement, both by the fans and those responsible at SC DHfK Leipzig.