Tom Ritzy Hülsmann (born 11 April 2004) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 2 club Stade de Reims.
Early life
Hülsmann goes by his middle name, Ritzy.
Career
Bayern Munich Hülsmann joined the youth academy of German club Bayern Munich at the age of twelve from Eintracht Trier. On the beginning of the 2023–24 season, he was called up for the Bayern Munich senior team as the backup goalkeeper to Sven Ulreich, after the team transferred Yann Sommer and the starting goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was still recovering from an injury, Hülsmann also established himself as the first option for the reserve team Bayern Munich II. He featured on the bench for the 2023 DFL-Supercup match on 12 August 2023 against RB Leipzig that ended 0–3 as a defeat. He also started the Bundesliga season as the second goalkeeper.
On 23 August 2023, Hülsmann signed a professional contract with Bayern Munich until 30 June 2026.
Loan to SKN St. Pölten On 3 July 2024, he joined Austrian 2. Liga club SKN St. Pölten on a season-long loan.
TSV Hartberg On 15 July 2025, Hülsmann joined Austrian Bundesliga club TSV Hartberg, permanently for an undisclosed fee.
Stade de Reims On 29 June 2026, he moved to France and signed with Ligue 2 club Stade Reims, ahead of the 2026–27 season.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBayern Munich II2021–22Regionalliga Bayern30—302022–2370—702023–24190—190Total290—290Bayern Munich2023–24Bundesliga000000Total000000SKN St. Pölten (loan)2024–252. Liga24010250Total24010250TSV Hartberg2025–26Austrian Bundesliga17030200Total17030200 Career Total70040740 Notes
Style of play
Hülsmann is known for his height.
Personal life
Hülsmann is a native of Trier, Germany. He has regarded Germany international Manuel Neuer as his football idol. His younger brother Gregory Randy Hülsmann ias also a footballer and plays as a goalkeeper as well.
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