Signed by Tromsø IL as a replacement for Patrice Bernier in central midfield, Høgli impressed in the right-back position.

On 18 June 2011, Høgli signed a contract with Belgian Pro League powerhouse Club Brugge.

[2] He made his debut in the Danish Superliga on 20 July 2014 in a match against Silkeborg IF Høgli was capped for the Norwegian under-21 national team[3] and was joint top scorer at the 2006 VIVA World Cup for Sápmi.

He was picked by national coach Egil "Drillo" Olsen for the team versus Germany in autumn 2009.

Høgli received the Gold Watch after his 25th cap, in the friendly against England national football team on 26 May 2012, but he had to leave the pitch after 37-minute due to a tackle from Steven Gerrard.