Sc Heerenveen has secured Latvian striker Roberts Uldrikis on a one-season contract. The 28-year-old forward returns to the Eredivisie, where he previously played for SC Cambuur. The news was announced on Thursday.
The arrival of Uldrikis coincides with a period where Heerenveen sits eleventh in the Eredivisie with five points from four matches. The team has recorded one win, two draws, and one loss, with a recent form string of DLDW. The squad has scored five goals and conceded six so far, resulting in a negative goal difference of minus one. In the title race, the club trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by seven points.
Roberts Uldrikis brings experience from the Dutch top flight to Abe Lenstra Stadion. Between 2021 and 2024, he played for SC Cambuur, scoring seven Eredivisie goals. After leaving Leeuwarden, he moved to Greek side Kallithea in the summer of 2024. His stay there was brief, as he soon switched to Arminia Bielefeld in the German 2. Bundesliga. His time in Germany was marred by a serious injury. In March 2025, Uldrikis suffered a knee ligament injury that sidelined him for nearly a year. Last season he eventually made seventeen appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assists. His recovery and fitness will be key to his contribution to the Frisian side. Fans can follow the full squad on our squad page.
The signing of Uldrikis comes at a time when Heerenveen is looking to boost its goal output. With five goals scored in four league matches, the club is seeking more firepower up front. The Latvian international is expected to contribute to that. The current table can be followed via our standings overview. The statistics show a mixed start to the season. The team has picked up points against some tough opponents but is searching for more consistency. The arrival of an additional striker gives the coach and staff more options and depth in the attacking line, especially with a busy fixture schedule ahead.
The very first assignment for Uldrikis and his new teammates is already on the horizon. On Sunday, September 6, sc Heerenveen hosts league leaders AZ Alkmaar at home. That promises to be a tough but interesting confrontation. The full schedule is on our fixtures page. For the striker himself, it represents a chance to make an immediate impression against the current league leader. His contract with Heerenveen runs until the end of the 2026-2027 season.
