Julian Rieckmann
Julian Rieckmann is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Waldhof Mannheim.
After playing youth football for SG Elbdeich and Werder Bremen, he made his senior debut for [SV SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen II|Werder Bremen II] in 2018 and went on to make 52 appearances for Werder Bremen II across a three-year spell. He joined 3. Liga side 1. FC Magdeburg in summer 2021, and was promoted to the 2. Bundesliga with them in his debut season at the club. He joined current club Waldhof Mannheim in summer 2023.
Club career
Early career
Born in Winsen, Rieckmann started his youth career at SG Elbdeich before joining Werder Bremen in 2013. He extended his contract with the club in March 2018, with the contract set to become professional upon his 18th birthday. He made his senior debut for Werder Bremen II on 28 July 2018 in a 0–0 draw with VfL Wolfsburg II. Over three seasons, Rieckmann made 52 appearances for Werder Bremen II and scored once.1. FC Magdeburg
In June 2021, Rieckmann joined 3. Liga club 1. FC Magdeburg on a contract of undisclosed length. He played 18 times across the 2021–22 season as Magdeburg were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga, but he played just six times for the club during the 2022–23 season before suffering a torn meniscus in April 2023.Waldhof Mannheim
Rieckmann moved to Waldhof Mannheim on a free transfer in summer 2023, on a contract of undisclosed length.He extended his contract with the club in June 2025.