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Athletic Career

My basketball journey took me across Europe, representing top clubs and the German national team in prestigious competitions.

18
Years Pro
5
Championships
450+Games Played
5,000+Points Scored
5Championships
75+Int'l Appearances
Professional Profile

Career Overview

Player Information

Full NameHeiko Schaffartzik
BornJanuary 3, 1984
NationalityGerman
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
PositionPoint Guard / Shooting Guard
Playing Career2002–2020
Jersey Numbers#8, #13, #14

Career Achievements

FIBA Europe Cup Champion

Nanterre 92, 2017

French Cup Final MVP

Nanterre 92, 2017

3× BBL Champion

Alba Berlin (2003, 2004), Bayern Munich (2014)

2× BBL-Pokal Winner

Alba Berlin (2003, 2004)

LNB All-Star

Limoges CSP, 2016

Career Highlights

Led Nanterre 92 to FIBA Europe Cup victory

Averaged 12.4 points and 5.2 assists

Euroleague debut with Alba Berlin

Averaged 6.2 PPG in the 2012-13 season

75+ appearances for German National Team

EuroBasket 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015

Career-high 28 points vs. Brose Bamberg

BBL Playoffs, 2014

Named team captain multiple times

Leadership role throughout career

Career Statistics Overview

450+
Games Played
5,000+
Points Scored
1,200+
Assists
38%
3-Point Percentage

Career Progression

Career statistics chart

Playing Style

Shooting
Playmaking
Defense
Leadership
Basketball IQ
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Career Highlights

Championship Legacy

The defining moments and achievements that shaped my 18-year professional basketball journey across Europe.

FIBA Europe Cup Champion

FIBA Europe Cup Champion

Nanterre 922017

Led Nanterre 92 to the FIBA Europe Cup championship, defeating Elan Chalon in an all-French final. This victory marked the pinnacle of my international club career.

Averaged 12.4 points and 5.2 assists throughout the tournament

French Cup Final MVP

Nanterre 922017

Named Most Valuable Player after an outstanding performance that secured the trophy.

3× BBL Champion

Alba Berlin (2003, 2004), Bayern Munich (2014)

Three-time champion of Germany's top professional basketball league.

Achievement Timeline

2017

FIBA Europe Cup Champion & French Cup MVP

Nanterre 92
2016

LNB All-Star Selection

Limoges CSP
2014

BBL Champion

Bayern Munich
2013

Euroleague Debut

Alba Berlin
2003-04

BBL Champion & BBL-Pokal Winner

Alba Berlin

Championships

  • FIBA Europe Cup (2017)
  • BBL Champion (2003, 2004, 2014)
  • French Cup (2017)

Individual Honors

  • French Cup Final MVP (2017)
  • LNB All-Star (2016)
  • Team Captain (Multiple Teams)

International

  • German National Team (2009-2015)
  • EuroBasket (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015)
  • FIBA World Championship (2010)
Professional Career

From 2002 to 2020

From 2002 to 2020, I played as a point guard and shooting guard for various European clubs, winning multiple championships and individual awards.

In 2011, I signed a contract with Alba Berlin. In the 2012–13 season, I played my first season in the Euroleague, averaging 6.2 points per game in the competition.

On August 1, 2013, I signed a two-year contract with Bayern Munich. In the 2013–14 season, I won the Basketball Bundesliga with Bayern, after my team beat Alba 3–1 in the Finals.

My career later took me to France, where I played for Limoges CSP and Nanterre 92, winning the FIBA Europe Cup and being named French Cup Final MVP in 2017.

Heiko Schaffartzik playing basketball
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Basketball has given me so much more than just a career. It taught me discipline, teamwork, and resilience—values that continue to guide me in every aspect of my life.

— Heiko Schaffartzik
Heiko Schaffartzik with German National Team
National Team

Representing Germany

I proudly represented Germany in international competitions, including EuroBasket 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and the 2010 FIBA World Championship.

Playing for the national team was one of the greatest honors of my career. Representing my country on the international stage allowed me to compete against the world's best players and create unforgettable memories.

The experience of playing in major international tournaments shaped me both as a player and as a person in major international tournaments shaped me both as a player and as a person, teaching me valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and performing under pressure.

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Career Timeline

Professional Journey

From my debut with Alba Berlin to international success in France, explore the key moments that defined my 18-year professional career.

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Alba Berlin

2002-2004

Started professional career with one of Germany's premier clubs, winning back-to-back championships.

Key Achievements

  • BBL Champion (2003, 2004)
  • BBL-Pokal winner (2003, 2004)
Career Highlight
2002
2004
Germany
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Career at a Glance

Early Career

2002-2010

Started my professional journey with Alba Berlin, winning back-to-back championships. Developed my skills with various German clubs before my first international experience with Türk Telekom.

Peak Years

2011-2016

Returned to Alba Berlin for my Euroleague debut, then joined Bayern Munich where I won another BBL championship. Moved to France with Limoges CSP, earning All-Star recognition.

International Success

2016-2020

Achieved the pinnacle of my club career with Nanterre 92, winning the FIBA Europe Cup and French Cup, along with MVP honors. Concluded my career with Hamburg Towers, mentoring the next generation.