{{short description|Austrian footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Marcel Ritzmaier | image = PSV Eindhoven, Teamcamp Bad Erlach, July 2014 (084).jpg | image_size = | caption = Ritzmaier with PSV in 2014 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|4|22|df=y}} | birth_place = Judenburg, Austria | height = 1.80 m | position = Midfielder | currentclub = SKN St. Pölten | clubnumber = 10 | youthyears1 = 1997–1999 | youthclubs1 = TuS Spielberg | youthyears2 = 1999–2004 | youthclubs2 = SV Lobmingtal | youthyears3 = 2004–2006 | youthclubs3 = FC Judenburg | youthyears4 = 2006–2008 | youthclubs4 = Austria Kärnten | youthyears5 = 2010–2012 | youthclubs5 = PSV | years1 = 2008–2009 | clubs1 = Austria Kärnten II | caps1 = 5 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2009–2010 | clubs2 = Austria Kärnten<ref>[http://www.fussballdaten.de/spieler/ritzmaiermarcel/ Marcel Ritzmaier – Fussballdaten – Die Fußball-Datenbank]</ref> | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2010–2018 | clubs3 = PSV | caps3 = 9 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2013–2018 | clubs4 = Jong PSV | caps4 = 42 | goals4 = 16 | years5 = 2013–2014 | clubs5 = → Cambuur (loan) | caps5 = 31 | goals5 = 3 | years6 = 2015–2016 | clubs6 = → NEC (loan) | caps6 = 20 | goals6 = 1 | years7 = 2016–2017 | clubs7 = → Go Ahead Eagles (loan) | caps7 = 28 | goals7 = 2 | years8 = 2018–2020 | clubs8 = Wolfsberger AC | caps8 = 47 | goals8 = 3 | years9 = 2020–2021 | clubs9 = Barnsley | caps9 = 18 | goals9 = 0 | years10 = 2020–2021 | clubs10 = → Rapid Wien (loan) | caps10 = 24 | goals10 = 2 | years11 = 2021–2023 | clubs11 = SV Sandhausen | caps11 = 34 | goals11 = 1 | years12 = 2023– | clubs12 = SKN St. Pölten | caps12 = 20 | goals12 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2009 | nationalteam1 = Austria U16 | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2008–2010 | nationalteam2 = Austria U17 | nationalcaps2 = 9 | nationalgoals2 = 2 | nationalyears3 = 2010 | nationalteam3 = Austria U18 | nationalcaps3 = 1 | nationalgoals3 = 0 | nationalyears4 = 2011–2012 | nationalteam4 = Austria U19 | nationalcaps4 = 9 | nationalgoals4 = 2 | nationalyears5 = 2012–2014 | nationalteam5 = Austria U21 | nationalcaps5 = 11 | nationalgoals5 = 3 | club-update = 12 June 2025 | nationalteam-update = }}
'''Marcel Ritzmaier''' (born 22 April 1993) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or left-back for SKN St. Pölten.
==Club career==
===Early career=== Born in Judenburg, Styria, Ritzmaier started playing football in December 1997 with the youth side of TuS Spielberg before joining SV Lobmingtal in September 1999.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marcel Ritzmaier: "Manche Tore sehe ich immer noch vor Augen"|url=https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/murtal/5682780/Sommergespraech_Marcel-Ritzmaier_Manche-Tore-sehe-ich-immer-noch|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=German|date=1 September 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Ritzmaier">{{cite news|title=Een vergeten talent|url=https://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=165174|publisher=Voetbal Zone|language=Dutch|date=12 May 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> In January 2004, after three and a half years in the SV Lobmingtal youth teams, he moved to FC Judenburg.<ref name="Ritzmaier"/>
Having become one of the key players of FC Judenburg, Ritzmaier was scouted by SK Austria Kärnten in July 2006.<ref name="Ritzmaier"/> He played two and a half years in the Austria Kärnten youth system and was promoted to the reserve team in January 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://eindhoven.kliknieuws.nl/sport/93905/marcel-ritzmaier-zo-snel-mogelijk-naar-psv |website= Kliknieuws.nl |title= Eindhoven – Marcel Ritzmaier zo snel mogelijk naar PSV |access-date=2 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724155040/http://eindhoven.kliknieuws.nl/sport/93905/marcel-ritzmaier-zo-snel-mogelijk-naar-psv |archive-date=24 July 2011 |url-status=dead |language=nl}}</ref> In July 2009, he became part of Austrian Bundesliga team squad and made his debut on 2 August 2009 against Rapid Wien, making his only appearances for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rapid kämpft Kärnten 5:1 nieder|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/1246543539042/rapid-kaempft-kaernten-51-nieder|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=2 August 2009|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref>
===PSV=== [[File:PSV Eindhoven, Teamcamp Bad Erlach, July 2014 (145).jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ritzmaier holding the ball while training for PSV Eindhoven in 2014.]]
In February 2010, Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven signed the Austrian teenage midfielder from Austria Kärnten on a contract running until 30 June 2012 and was immediately assigned to the second team, Jong PSV.<ref>[http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Oostenrijker-Marcel-Ritzmaier-naar-PSV.htm Oostenrijker Marcel Ritzmaier naar PSV] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204081516/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Oostenrijker-Marcel-Ritzmaier-naar-PSV.htm |date=4 February 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Eindhoven schnappt sich Super-Talent|url=https://www.nachrichten.at/sport/fussball/fussball-international/eindhoven-schnappt-sich-super-talent;art191891,329972|publisher=OO Nachrichten|language=German|date=1 February 2010|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Ritzmaier PSV Eindhoven 2010"/> The move materialised after he had been invited to the club's training camp three months prior to the move.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/hoivala-en-ritzmaier-lopen-stage-bij-psv-jeugdopleiding.htm|title=Hoivala en Ritzmaier lopen stage bij PSV Jeugdopleiding|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=11 November 2009|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152504/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/hoivala-en-ritzmaier-lopen-stage-bij-psv-jeugdopleiding.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2011, Ritzmaier was called up to the first team for the club's training camp.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV neemt zes talenten mee op oefenstage|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/166319/psv-neemt-zes-talenten-mee-op-oefenstage/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=9 January 2011|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Six months later, he signed a two-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV verlengt met Ritzmaier (18) en Koch (17)|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/179861/psv-verlengt-met-ritzmaier-18-en-koch-17/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=8 July 2011|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier made his PSV debut, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute, in a 3–0 win over FC Lisse in the third round of the KNVB Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/samenvatting-van-psv-fc-lisse-30.htm|title=Samenvatting van PSV - FC Lisse (3-0)|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=27 October 2011|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809191731/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/samenvatting-van-psv-fc-lisse-30.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 November 2011, he made his UEFA Europa League debut, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute in a 3–0 win over Legia Warsaw to qualify for the knockout stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/samenvatting-van-het-duel-legia-psv.htm|title=Samenvatting van het duel Legia - PSV|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=30 November 2011|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809193454/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/samenvatting-van-het-duel-legia-psv.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Ritzmaier then started the whole game, in a central midfield position, winning 2–1 over Rapid București on 16 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/ritzmaier-18-in-winterstop-naar-aselectie.htm|title=Ritzmaier (18) in winterstop naar A-selectie|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=16 December 2011|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152507/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/ritzmaier-18-in-winterstop-naar-aselectie.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/samenvatting-psv-rapid-boekarest-21.htm|title=Samenvatting PSV - Rapid Boekarest (2-1)|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=16 December 2011|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809200747/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/samenvatting-psv-rapid-boekarest-21.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> By the end of the 2011–12 season, he had made three appearances in all competitions.
[[File:PSV Eindhoven, Teamcamp Bad Erlach, July 2014 (207).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ritzmaier preparing to kick the ball while training with PSV in 2014.]]
At the start of the 2012–13 season, Ritzmaier played in both legs of the Europa League play–off round against Montenegrin club Zeta, as PSV won 14–0 on aggregate to send them through to the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV rolt FK Zeta makkelijk op in Europa League|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/1158956/psv-rolt-fk-zeta-makkelijk-op-in-europa-league|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=Dutch|date=23 August 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Monsterzege PSV op FK Zeta: 9-0|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/1167693/monsterzege-psv-op-fk-zeta-9-0|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=Dutch|date=29 August 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Having spent the first five league matches on the substitute bench, he made his league debut for the club, playing the entire game in a 3–0 win over Feyenoord on 23 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-feyenoord-16.30-uur-1.htm|title=Opstelling PSV tegen Feyenoord (16.30 uur)|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=23 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809151645/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-feyenoord-16.30-uur-1.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wijnaldum tegen Feyenoord in basis PSV Eindhoven|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/215022/wijnaldum-tegen-feyenoord-in-basis-psv/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=21 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV sluit slechte week toch lachend af|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/215238/psv-sluit-slechte-week-toch-lachend-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=23 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier made four more appearances for the side in the first team before suffering a shoulder injury that kept him out for several months.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV'ers Locadia en Mertens leiden VVV naar slachtbank|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/1187143/psvers-locadia-en-mertens-leiden-vvv-naar-slachtbank|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=Dutch|date=29 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV ook bij amateurs in uitduel dramatisch, maar wint wel: 2-3|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/474/Achilles-29-PSV-27-9-2012|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=Dutch|date=27 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Opnieuw late zege voor PSV: 1-2 in Zwolle|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/480/PEC-Zwolle-PSV-28-10-2012|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=Dutch|date=28 October 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Reserves stellen teleur, PSV wint moeizaam met 3-1 van amateurs|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/482/PSV-EHC/Heuts-31-10-2012|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=Dutch|date=31 October 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV drie tot vier weken zonder Ritzmaier|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/219971/psv-drie-tot-vier-weken-zonder-ritzmaier/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=16 November 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Despite recovering from his injury, his first team opportunities continued to be limited and he was considered to be loaned out by PSV, but this never happened.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV wil meewerken aan verhuur Ritzmaier|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/222700/psv-wil-meewerken-aan-verhuur-ritzmaier/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=15 December 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV'er Ritzmaier overweegt verhuurperiode|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/223871/psv-er-ritzmaier-overweegt-verhuurperiode/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=28 December 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He made his next first team appearance on 12 May 2013, his first in seven months, in a 3–1 loss against Twente.<ref>{{cite news|title=Triest einde seizoen voor PSV: 3-1|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/513/FC-Twente-PSV-12-5-2013|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=Dutch|date=12 May 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> By the end of the 2012–13 season, Ritzmaier had made eight appearances in all competitions.
[[File:PSV Eindhoven, Teamcamp Bad Erlach, July 2014 (023).jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ritzmaier receiving advice from manager Phillip Cocu.]]
Ritzmaier was then loaned out to SC Cambuur in the summer of the 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title=Verhuurde Ritzmaier: 'Ik zou PSV graag pijn willen doen' |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/verhuurde-ritzmaier-ik-zou-psv-graag-pijn-willen-doen |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=Voetbal International |date=30 August 2013 |language=Dutch}}</ref> During his loan spell at SC Cambuur, Ritzmaier signed a contract extension with PSV, keeping him until 2015, and then later signed another contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-en-ritzmaier-mondeling-akkoord.htm|title=PSV en Ritzmaier mondeling akkoord|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=1 April 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152511/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-en-ritzmaier-mondeling-akkoord.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/contract-ritzmaier-opengebroken-en-verlengd.htm|title=Contract Ritzmaier opengebroken en verlengd|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=15 May 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152509/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/contract-ritzmaier-opengebroken-en-verlengd.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the start of the 2014–15 season, he played in both legs of the Europa League third round fixture against Austrian club SKN St. Pölten, winning 4–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stroef PSV thuis nipt voorbij Sankt Pölten|url=https://www.ad.nl/buitenlands-voetbal/stroef-psv-thuis-nipt-voorbij-sankt-polten~a43ab162/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=31 July 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<btr>{{cite news|title=PSV naar laatste voorronde Europa League na winst op Sankt Pölten, Depay voorkomt gezichtverlies|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/1884775/psv-naar-laatste-voorronde-europa-league-na-winst-op-sankt-polten-depay-voorkomt-gezichtverlies|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=Dutch|date=7 August 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> However, Ritzmaier found his first team opportunities limited once again, mostly coming from the substitute role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-nac-breda-18.30-uur.htm|title=Opstelling PSV tegen NAC Breda (18.30 uur)|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=16 August 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809151240/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-nac-breda-18.30-uur.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-almere-city-18.30-uur.htm|title=Opstelling PSV tegen Almere City (18.30 uur)|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=29 October 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809151238/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-almere-city-18.30-uur.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-sc-cambuur-18.30-uur.htm|title=Opstelling PSV tegen SC Cambuur (18.30 uur)|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=24 January 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809151243/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/opstelling-psv-tegen-sc-cambuur-18.30-uur.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Locadia vervangt De Jong, Pasveer in doel bij PSV|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/263136/locadia-vervangt-de-jong-pasveer-in-doel-bij-psv/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=25 September 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV wil dat helft A-selectie uit zelfopgeleide spelers bestaat|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/272903/psv-wil-dat-helft-a-selectie-uit-zelfopgeleide-spelers-bestaat/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=11 March 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> As a result, he was sent to play for the club's second team throughout the 2014–15 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kritiek op optreden eerste elftalspelers bij Jong PSV|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/271217/kritiek-op-optreden-eerste-elftalspelers-bij-jong-psv/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=10 February 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=NEC op nippertje naast Jong Ajax, RKC gaat weer onderuit|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/266734/nec-op-nippertje-naast-jong-ajax-rkc-gaat-weer-onderuit/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=24 November 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jong PSV verslaat beloften Ajax in Jupiler League|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/274494/jong-psv-verslaat-beloften-ajax-in-jupiler-league/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=7 April 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier acknowledged this, saying: "Of course that is a small setback, but the season is still long and I hope that I will get my chance. And then it is up to me to show what I can do. Play as much as possible, make the minutes and be important to the team."<ref>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier mist Cambuur: "Het was een bijzonder jaar"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/262753/ritzmaier-mist-cambuur-het-was-een-bijzonder-jaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=19 September 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Manager Phillip Cocu spoke about Ritzmaier's situation, saying: "Marcel must and can continue to grow, there is still plenty of room in it."<ref>{{cite news|title=Cocu niet tevreden over Ritzmaier: "Besproken wat beter moet"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/265308/cocu-niet-tevreden-over-ritzmaier-besproken-wat-beter-moet/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=1 November 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> This led to speculation about his departure in the January transfer window, but the club convinced him to stay.<ref>{{cite news|title='Bankzitter Ritzmaier sluit vertrek bij PSV niet langer uit'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/269058/bankzitter-ritzmaier-sluit-vertrek-bij-psv-niet-langer-uit/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=6 January 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV wil Ritzmaier binnenboord houden: "Jij blijft hier"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/270141/psv-wil-ritzmaier-binnenboord-houden-jij-blijft-hier/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=24 January 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> By the end of the 2014–15 season, he had made sixteen appearances in all competitions.
Upon returning to PSV after being loaned out for the last two seasons, Ritzmaier spent the rest of the 2017–18 season playing for the reserve side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-reist-met-26-spelers-af-naar-verbier.htm|title=PSV reist met 26 spelers af naar Verbier|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=10 July 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810185156/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-reist-met-26-spelers-af-naar-verbier.htm|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Graafschap sleept punt uit vuur op bezoek bij Jong PSV|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/320573/de-graafschap-sleept-punt-uit-vuur-op-bezoek-bij-jong-psv/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=21 August 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier imponeert bij Jong PSV en zet zichzelf in etalage|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/330552/ritzmaier-imponeert-bij-jong-psv-en-zet-zichzelf-in-etalage/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=24 March 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Eindhoven en Fortuna Sittard in evenwicht, Jong PSV wint van RKC Waalwijk|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/2581115/fc-eindhoven-en-fortuna-sittard-in-evenwicht-jong-psv-wint-van-rkc-waalwijk|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=Dutch|date=20 October 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He continued to stay at the club throughout the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier hoopt PSV in de winterstop alsnog te verlaten|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/323838/ritzmaier-hoopt-psv-in-de-winterstop-alsnog-te-verlaten/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=31 October 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Transferweekje: Sneijder naar VS, middenvelders weg bij PSV|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/325186/transferweekje-sneijder-naar-vs-middenvelders-weg-bij-psv/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=1 December 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> It was announced on 3 April 2018 that his contract would not be extended at the end of the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-zegt-vijf-contracten-op.htm|title=PSV zegt vijf contracten op|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=3 April 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809165310/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-zegt-vijf-contracten-op.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> With Georginio Wijnaldum, Memphis Depay, Dries Mertens, Jeremain Lens, Kevin Strootman and Jetro Willems in his team, Ritzmaier's prospects of playing time were diminished.<ref name=weltfussball>[https://www.weltfussball.com/news/_n3643411_/ritzmaier-per-du-mit-dem-europacup-halbfinale/ Ritzmaier: Per Du mit dem Europacup-Halbfinale], weltfussball.com, 17 May 2019.</ref>
====Loan spells==== After appearing once with PSV's reserve team Jong PSV, playing in their first Eerste Divisie match against Sparta Rotterdam at the start of the 2013–14 season, Ritzmaier was loaned out to Cambuur for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jong PSV en Achilles '29 debuteren met remise|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/240016/jong-psv-en-achilles-29-debuteren-met-remise/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=3 August 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite web|title=SC Cambuur huurt Ritzmaier voor één seizoen van PSV|url=http://www.cambuur.nl/nieuws/sc-cambuur-huurt-ritzmaier-voor-%C3%A9%C3%A9n-seizoen-van-psv|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130808084237/http://www.cambuur.nl/nieuws/sc-cambuur-huurt-ritzmaier-voor-%C3%A9%C3%A9n-seizoen-van-psv|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 August 2013|publisher=Cambuur.nl|accessdate=8 August 2013|language=nl}}</ref> He made his Cambuur debut, playing the whole game, in a 4–1 win against Groningen on 17 August 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambuur wervelt voorbij FC Groningen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/240717/cambuur-wervelt-voorbij-fc-groningen/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=17 August 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club on 24 September in a 6–1 win against VV Katwijk in the second round of the KNVB Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambuur en MVV bekeren eenvoudig verder|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/242698/cambuur-en-mvv-bekeren-eenvoudig-verder/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=24 September 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> A month later on 26 October 2013, he scored his second goal for the club, in a 3–1 win over Utrecht.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambuur doet goede zaken en wint van Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/244515/cambuur-doet-goede-zaken-en-wint-van-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=26 October 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Three days later on 29 October 2013, Ritzmaier scored against NAC Breda in the third round of the KNVB Cup and Cambuur went on to win 5–3 in a penalty shootout<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambuur klopt NAC Breda vanaf de penaltystip|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/244694/cambuur-klopt-nac-breda-vanaf-de-penaltystip/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=29 October 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Two months later on 7 December 2013, he assisted a goal for Michiel Hemmen, who scored twice, in a 2–2 draw against RKC Waalwijk.<ref>{{cite news|title=RKC en Cambuur schieten weinig op met remise|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/rkc-en-cambuur-schieten-weinig-op-met-remise~a0cb3b8f/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=7 December 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> However, in a follow–up match against RKC Waalwijk, Ritzmaier was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 2–1 loss against Ajax.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax pakt in blessuretijd drie punten bij Cambuur|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/247423/ajax-pakt-in-blessuretijd-drie-punten-bij-cambuur/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=15 December 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> After serving a one-match suspension, he scored on his return, in a 2–0 win over Go Ahead Eagles.<ref>{{cite news|title=Christovao vervangt Ritzmaier bij Cambuur|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/247695/christovao-vervangt-ritzmaier-bij-cambuur/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=20 December 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Prachttreffer Ritzmaier leidt zege tegen Eagles in|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/249062/prachttreffer-ritzmaier-leidt-zege-tegen-eagles-in/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=19 January 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by setting up the club's second goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against Heerenveen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Passioneel Cambuur vernedert Heerenveen in Friese derby|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/passioneel-cambuur-vernedert-heerenveen-in-friese-derby~a4d2f971/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=26 January 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He then scored his third goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against PEC Zwolle on 16 February 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Overtuigende overwinning Cambuur op PEC Zwolle|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/250611/overtuigende-overwinning-cambuur-op-pec-zwolle/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=16 February 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> However, Ritzmaier was sent off for the second time for a second bookable offence, in a 1–1 draw against NEC Nijmegen on 5 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bloedstollend duel in Nijmegen met drie rode kaarten|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/bloedstollend-duel-in-nijmegen-met-drie-rode-kaarten~a043b7d5/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=5 April 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Since joining the club, he became a first team regular for the side, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van de Looi: "Je merkt dat de wedstrijd leeft"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/240668/van-de-looi-je-merkt-dat-de-wedstrijd-leeft/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=16 August 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cambuur wint nipt en drukt NEC dieper in de zorgen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/246185/cambuur-wint-nipt-en-drukt-nec-dieper-in-de-zorgen/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=23 November 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title= Doorgebroken Ritzmaier: "Ik ben op de goede weg"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/251455/doorgebroken-ritzmaier-ik-ben-op-de-goede-weg/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=4 March 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier also made six assists during his stint at Cambuur.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambuur wint thuis van Heracles|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/242132/cambuur-wint-thuis-van-heracles/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=14 September 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Heerenveen houdt de punten in eigen huis in derby|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/242963/heerenveen-houdt-de-punten-in-eigen-huis-in-derby/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=29 September 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat zegeviert bij terugkeer in Alkmaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/244153/advocaat-zegeviert-bij-terugkeer-in-alkmaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=20 October 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=ADO zet in Leeuwarden kroon op seizoen|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/ado-zet-in-leeuwarden-kroon-op-seizoen~a6f4a7c8/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=3 May 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> This proved to be a successful spell for him, as he made 33 appearances and scored three goals in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eredivisie Top-10: De talenten|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/eredivisie-top-10-de-talenten~a85b652b/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=6 May 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref>
Having been linked a move away from PSV Eindhoven, Ritzmaier was loaned out to NEC for the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-in-the-picture-1407.htm|title=PSV in the Picture 14-07|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=14 July 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152224/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-in-the-picture-1407.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-in-the-picture-1308.htm|title=PSV in the Picture 13-08|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=13 August 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152206/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-in-the-picture-1308.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/ritzmaier-op-huurbasis-naar-n.e.c..htm|title=Ritzmaier op huurbasis naar N.E.C.|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=26 August 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152501/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/ritzmaier-op-huurbasis-naar-n.e.c..htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his NEC debut, starting the whole game and played 84 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–0 loss to Willem II on 28 August 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Willem II krijgt mokerslag van NEC: 0-1|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/2146465/willem-ii-krijgt-mokerslag-van-nec-0-1|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=Dutch|date=28 August 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier then scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–0 win against VV Noordwijk in the third round of the KNVB Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/n.e.c.-bekert-verder-na-overwinning-op-noordwijk.htm|title=N.E.C. bekert verder na overwinning op Noordwijk|publisher=NEC Nijmegen|language=Dutch|date=22 September 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810154200/https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/n.e.c.-bekert-verder-na-overwinning-op-noordwijk.htm|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He set up the club's third goal of the game, in a 4–1 win against ADO Den Haag on 3 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/n.e.c.-ruim-voorbij-ado-den-haag-4-1.htm|title=N.E.C. ruim voorbij ADO Den Haag: 4 - 1|publisher=NEC Nijmegen|language=Dutch|date=3 October 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810155309/https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/n.e.c.-ruim-voorbij-ado-den-haag-4-1.htm|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Ritzmaier set up three goals between 29 October 2015 and 1 November 2015, including twice against AZ.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/volwassen-n.e.c.-heeft-niets-te-duchten-van-tandeloos-sparta.htm|title=Volwassen N.E.C. heeft niets te duchten van tandeloos Sparta|publisher=NEC Nijmegen|language=Dutch|date=29 October 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810160155/https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/volwassen-n.e.c.-heeft-niets-te-duchten-van-tandeloos-sparta.htm|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Doeltreffend NEC klimt naar plaats 6 na stunt in Alkmaar|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/doeltreffend-nec-klimt-naar-plaats-6-na-stunt-in-alkmaar~af39859a/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=1 November 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He scored his second goal for NEC on 7 February 2016 in a 1–1 draw against De Graafschap.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/n.e.c.-sprokkelt-punt-in-doetinchem.htm|title=N.E.C. sprokkelt punt in Doetinchem|publisher=NEC Nijmegen|language=Dutch|date=7 February 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810161149/https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/wedstrijden/wedstrijd/n.e.c.-sprokkelt-punt-in-doetinchem.htm|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Having initially become a first team regular, Ritzmaier soon found his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-wint-met-klein-verschil-van-n.e.c.-21.htm|title=PSV wint met klein verschil van N.E.C.: 2-1|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=27 September 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152155/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-wint-met-klein-verschil-van-n.e.c.-21.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/de-tegenstander-n.e.c..htm|title=De tegenstander: N.E.C.|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=26 September 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152046/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/de-tegenstander-n.e.c..htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/nieuws/artikel/marcel-ritzmaierwe-hadden-er-meer-uit-moeten-halen.htm|title=Marcel Ritzmaier:'We hadden er meer uit moeten halen'|publisher=NEC Nijmegen|language=Dutch|date=7 February 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810154155/https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/nieuws/artikel/marcel-ritzmaierwe-hadden-er-meer-uit-moeten-halen.htm|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier op de bank bij NEC: "Zit in een dip"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/289039/ritzmaier-op-de-bank-bij-nec-zit-in-een-dip/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=12 December 2015|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cocu niet blij met nieuwe charge Ritzmaier|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/292729/cocu-niet-blij-met-nieuwe-charge-ritzmaier/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=15 February 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Until the end of the 2015–16 season, he went on to make 23 appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. Following this, Ritzmaier returned to PSV.<ref>{{cite news|title=Leiwakabessy blijft bij NEC, Celik en Appiah vertrekken|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/294801/leiwakabessy-blijft-bij-nec-celik-en-appiah-vertrekken/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=21 March 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Keeper Jones is op weg naar de uitgang bij NEC|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/298745/keeper-jones-is-op-weg-naar-de-uitgang-bij-nec/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=2 June 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref>
Having been linked a move away from PSV, Ritzmaier was loaned out to Go Ahead Eagles for the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-verhuurt-marcel-ritzmaier.htm|title=PSV verhuurt Marcel Ritzmaier|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=Dutch|date=26 August 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152452/https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/psv-verhuurt-marcel-ritzmaier.htm|archivedate=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV leent Ritzmaier uit aan promovendus Go Ahead|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/302767/psv-leent-overbodige-ritzmaier-uit-aan-go-ahead-eagles/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=20 August 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier niet naar Griekenland|url=https://www.ad.nl/eindhoven/ritzmaier-niet-naar-griekenland~a06faf43/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=1 August 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He made his Go Ahead Eagles debut, playing the whole game, in a 3–0 loss to Ajax on 28 August 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Onana, Klaassen en Gudelj wijzen Ajax de weg in Deventer|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/303216/onana-klaassen-en-gudelj-wijzen-ajax-de-weg-in-deventer/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=28 August 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for the club, Ritzmaier quickly became a first team regular for Go Ahead Eagles, where he rotated in playing in the midfield and left–back positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eerste basisplaats voor Marengo bij Go Ahead Eagles|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/eerste-basisplaats-voor-marengo-bij-go-ahead-eagles~a3d1e13e/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=10 February 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wolters van Eagles naar ADO: Het beste voor mijn carrière|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/wolters-van-eagles-naar-ado-het-beste-voor-mijn-carriere~a56d5b96/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=31 January 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier: Geweldig om zo'n rentree te maken|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/ritzmaier-geweldig-om-zo-n-rentree-te-maken~aa82d147/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=2 April 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> On 11 February 2017, Ritzmaier scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–1 win over ADO Den Haag.<ref>{{cite news|title=ADO hekkensluiter door kansloze nederlaag in Deventer|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/311809/ado-hekkensluiter-door-kansloze-nederlaag-in-deventer/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=11 February 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> However, he suffered an arm injury during a 3–1 loss to PSV on 11 March 2017 and was sidelined for weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Broertjes De Jong bezorgen PSV winst op Go Ahead|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/313114/broertjes-de-jong-bezorgen-psv-winst-op-go-ahead/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=11 March 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ritzmaier breekt arm, De Koning baalt van Go Ahead-fans|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/313127/ritzmaier-breekt-arm-de-koning-baalt-van-go-ahead-fans/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=11 March 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier returned to the starting line–up against Twente on 2 April 2017 and scored his second goal for the club as well as setting up the club's first goal of the game, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Maaskant begint bij Eagles met overwinning in Enschede|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/314117/maaskant-begint-bij-eagles-met-overwinning-in-enschede/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=2 April 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> However, he received a straight red card in the 80th minute, losing 4–0 to Ajax, resulting in Go Ahead Eagles' relegation to Eerste Divisie and missed the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax velt vonnis over Go Ahead en blijft in titelrace|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/315796/ajax-velt-vonnis-over-go-ahead-en-blijft-in-titelrace/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=7 May 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Haps en Ritzmaier lopen tegen extra duel schorsing aan|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/315862/haps-en-ritzmaier-lopen-tegen-extra-duel-schorsing-aan/|publisher=FC Update|language=Dutch|date=8 May 2017|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Despite missing three matches by the end of the 2016–17 season, Ritzmaier made thirty appearances and scored two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=De Koning treurt om gemiste kansen Go Ahead|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/de-koning-treurt-om-gemiste-kansen-go-ahead~af90d694/|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|date=19 November 2016|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref>
===Wolfsberger AC=== [[File:Kapfenberger SV vs Wolfsberger AC (13).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ritzmaier pictured during his time at Wolfsberger AC.]]
Ritzmaier joined Wolfsberger AC for the 2018–19 season, signing a one–year contract with an option to extend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rzpelletswac.at/2018/07/26/marcel-ritzmaier-ist-ab-sofort-ein-wolf/|title=MARCEL RITZMAIER IST AB SOFORT EIN WOLF|publisher=Wolfsberger AC|language=German|date=26 July 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810192344/https://www.rzpelletswac.at/2018/07/26/marcel-ritzmaier-ist-ab-sofort-ein-wolf/|archivedate=10 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
Ritzmaier made his Wolfsberger AC's debut in the opening game of the season against SKN St. Pölten, where he set up the club's third goal of the game, in a 4–3 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=St. Pölten besiegt nach dramatischem Spiel den WAC|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000084365234/st-poelten-besiegt-nach-dramatischem-spiel-den-wac|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=29 July 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Three weeks later on 18 August 2012, Ritzmaier assisted two goals, in a 6–0 win against SV Mattersburg.<ref>{{cite news|title=WAC schießt Mattersburg 6:0 ab|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000085593145/wac-schiesst-mattersburg-ab|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=18 August 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for the club, he became a first team regular for the side, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=LASK im heimlichen Spitzenspiel gegen WAC|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000086462351/lask-im-heimlichen-spitzenspielgegen-wac|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=31 August 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=WAC-Coach Ilzer geht in Duell mit Ex-Club Hartberg|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000088755169/wac-coach-ilzer-geht-in-duell-mit-ex-club-hartberg|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=5 October 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wolfsberger AC hofft auf Sieg bei Wacker Innsbruck|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000093959164/wac-hofft-auf-sieg-bei-wacker-innsbruck|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=14 December 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Liendl führt WAC zu Sieg in St. Pölten|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000100978759/liendl-fuehrt-wac-zu-sieg-in-st-poelten|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=7 April 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier, once again, assisted two goals, in a 3–1 win against Rapid Wien on 11 November 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Der WAC zeigt Rapid die Grenzen auf|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000091079930/wac-zeigt-rapid-grenzen-auf|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=11 November 2018|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> During a match against TSV Hartberg on 10 March 2019, in which he assisted a goal, in a 1–1 draw, Ritzmaier was sent–off for a second bookable offence.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hartberg und Wolfsberg trennen sich 1:1|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000099287706/hartberg-und-wolfsberg-trennen-sich-11|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=10 March 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> It was announced on 19 April 2019 that he signed a contract extension with Wolfsberger AC.<ref>{{cite news|title=WAC verlängert mit Ritzmair und Steiger|url=https://sport.orf.at/stories/3047757/|publisher=Sport Orf|language=German|date=19 April 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Ritzmaier then scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 win against Red Bull Salzburg on 28 April 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=WAC verschiebt Salzburger Meisterfeier|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000102191035/wac-verschiebt-salzburger-meisterfeier|publisher= Der Standard|language=German|date=28 April 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> Despite missing two more matches along the way, he made 32 appearances and scoring once in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Salzburg will gegen WAC zurück in die Erfolgsspur|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000101911714/salzburg-will-gegen-wac-zurueck-in-die-erfolgsspur|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=23 April 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=WAC gegen St. Pölten topmotiviert|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000102913558/wac-braucht-keineextra-motivation|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=10 May 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref>
At the start of the 2019–20 season, Ritzmaier continued to establish himself in the midfield position for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=WAC peilt gegen Altach nächsten Heimsieg an|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000107714251/wac-peilt-gegen-altach-naechsten-heimsieg-an|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=23 August 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=WSG Tirol erwartet in Wolfsberg "megaschwere Aufgabe"|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000109183685/wsg-tirol-erwartet-in-wolfsberg-megaschwere-aufgabe|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=27 September 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=WAC gewinnt nach Europacup-Gala in Hartberg 2:0|url =https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000108944559/wac-gewinnt-nach-europacup-gala-auch-in-hartberg|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=22 September 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He started the season well by scoring and assisting two goals, in a 9–0 win against SAK Klagenfurt in the first round of the ÖFB Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Austria mit 9:0 im Cup weiter, Polster-Elf eliminiert Hartberg|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000106506568/austria-und-mattersburg-mit-kantersiegen-im-cup-weiter|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=20 July 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> On 15 September 2019, Ritzmaier scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against Austria Wien.<ref>{{cite news|title=0:3 – nichts zu holen für die Austria in Kärnten|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000108666993/03-nichts-zu-holen-fuer-die-austria-in-kaernten|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=15 September 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> His fourth goal of the season then came on 6 October 2019 against SKN St. Pölten, as well as, setting up the club's fourth goal of the game, winning 4–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=4:0 gegen SKN: WAC surft weiter auf Euphoriewelle|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000109556842/40-gegen-skn-wac-surft-weiter-auf-euphoriewelle|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=6 October 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He played Europa League with WAC, against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Roma, and İstanbul Başakşehir.<ref>{{cite news|title=Europa-League-Wunder: WAC gewinnt in Gladbach 4:0|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000108859280/wac-duepiert-gladbach-und-siegt-sensationell-40|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=19 September 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Starker Wolfsberger AC überrascht mit 1:1 gegen die Roma|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000109468629/wac|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=3 October 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=WAC verliert unglücklich 0:1 in Istanbul|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000110300626/wacbasaksehir|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=24 October 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mönchengladbach gelingt Revanche gegen den WAC|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000111647283/moenchengladbach-gelingt-revanche-gegen-den-wac|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=28 November 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> After surprising results in the beginning WAC dropped out in the group stage.<ref>[https://de.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0257-0e9a08e892ac-c9bcebef180d-1000--der-wac-und-die-verlorene-leichtigkeit/ Der WAC und die verlorene Leichtigkeit], uefa.com, 2019-11-07.<br>{{cite news|title=WAC muss sich Basaksehir 0:3 geschlagen geben|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000110812180/wac-muss-sichbasaksehir-mit-03-geschlagen-geben|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=7 November 2019|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref>
===Barnsley=== Ritzmaier followed his coach Gerhard Struber to join Barnsley on 6 January 2020, signing a two–year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Marcel Ritzmaier: Barnsley sign Austrian midfielder from Wolfsberger AC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51010122 |website=BBC Sport |accessdate=7 April 2020 |date=6 January 2020}}</ref>
Ritzmaier made his Barnsley debut, playing the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Huddersfield Town on 11 January 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/terriers-report/|title=REPORT: Barnsley 2-1 Huddersfield Town|publisher=Barnsley F.C.|date=11 January 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811094859/https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/terriers-report/|archivedate=11 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he suffered an injury that saw him miss four matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Barnsley FC head coach Gerhard Struber targeting 'one or two' incoming loan signings|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/international-football/barnsley-fc-head-coach-gerhard-struber-targeting-one-or-two-incoming-loan-signings-1743376|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=30 January 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Barnsley FC head coach Gerhard Struber says that out-of-favour trio will not play again this season|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/international-football/barnsley-fc-head-coach-gerhard-struber-says-out-favour-trio-will-not-play-again-season-1742916|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=6 February 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> On 22 February 2020, Ritzmaier returned to the starting line–up, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1–0 win against Middlesbrough.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2020/february/boro-report/|title=REPORT: Barnsley 1-0 Middlesbrough|publisher=Barnsley F.C.|date=22 February 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811095356/https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2020/february/boro-report/|archivedate=11 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Since joining the club, Ritzmaier became a first-team regular, and by the time the season was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had made seven league appearances.<ref>{{cite news|title=Barnsley FC adamant they will not change course over transfer policy|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley-fc-adamant-they-will-not-change-course-over-transfer-policy-2447281|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=11 March 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title= Barnsley head coach Gerhard Struber hails influence of Michael Sollbauer, but insists Reds have other leaders|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley-head-coach-gerhard-struber-hails-influence-michael-sollbauer-insists-reds-have-other-leaders-1891134|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=25 February 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Barnsley's Marcel Ritzmaier gets glimpse of 'new normal' in Austria|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnsleys-marcel-ritzmaier-gets-glimpse-new-normal-austria-2846797|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=8 May 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He remained an integral part of the team once the season resumed behind closed doors, and guided Barnsley to securing Championship football for a second successive season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Barnsley's underwhelming week ends in an unwanted draw|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnsleys-underwhelming-week-ends-unwanted-draw-2911057|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=11 July 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Patrick Schmidt takes Barnsley FC survival fight to the last day|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley-fc/patrick-schmidt-takes-barnsley-fc-survival-fight-last-day-2918084|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=20 July 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brentford 1-2 Barnsley: Tykes grab late winner to secure Championship|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53412705|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 July 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> It was helped by Wigan Athletic falling into administration and getting 12 points deduction. Wigan appealed the 12 points deduction and lost, meaning Barnsley would stay in the EFL Championship for the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2020/august/EFLStatement/|title=Response To EFL Statement|publisher=Barnsley F.C.|date=4 August 2020|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811100823/https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2020/august/EFLStatement/|archivedate=11 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> By the end of the 2019–20 season, Ritzmaier had made sixteen appearances in all competitions.
On 5 October 2020, Ritzmaier joined Rapid Wien on loan for the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Aitchison: Barnsley sign Celtic striker on three-year deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54425675 |website=BBC Sport |date=5 October 2020 |accessdate=6 October 2020}}</ref>
===SV Sandhausen=== Ritzmaier moved to 2. Bundesliga club SV Sandhausen in August 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=SV Sandhausen verpflichtet Marcel Ritzmaier |url=https://www.kicker.de/sandhausen-verpflichtet-ritzmaier-867558/artikel |website=kicker |access-date=5 August 2021 |language=de |date=5 August 2021}}</ref>
===SKN St. Pölten=== On 5 July 2023, Ritzmaier returned to Austria and signed a two-year contract, with an optional third year, with SKN St. Pölten.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=SKN St. Pölten|url=https://www.skn-stpoelten.at/skn-news/skn-st-polten-verpflichtet-marcel-ritzmaier|title=SKN ST. PÖLTEN HOLT MARCEL RITZMAIER|date=5 July 2023|language=de}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
==International career== Ritzmaier represented from Austria under-16 to Austria under-21.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marcel Ritzmaier|url=https://www.oefb.at/bewerbe/Spieler/6644239?Marcel-Ritzmaier|publisher=Austrian Football Association|language=German|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He then played nine games and scored three goals for the Austria U17.<ref name="Ritzmaier PSV Eindhoven 2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportnet.at/eindhoven_schnappt_sich_supertalent.urla|title=Eindhoven schnappt sich Super-Talent|publisher=Sportnet|language=German|date=1 February 2010|accessdate=11 August 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204220602/http://www.sportnet.at/eindhoven_schnappt_sich_supertalent.urla|archivedate=4 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In September 2012, Ritzmaier was called up to the Austria under-21 for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Es zählen nur noch Siege|url=https://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/oesterreich/nationalteam/3981059/U21NATIONALTEAM_Es-zaehlen-nur-noch-Siege|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=German|date=6 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He made his Austria U21 debut, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute, in a 3–2 win against Scotland under-21 on 10 September 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ein Cordoba-Ergebnis zum Abschluss|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/1345166744628/ein-cordoba-ergebnis-zum-abschluss|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=10 September 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> In a follow–up match against DR Congo U21, Ritzmaier scored twice for the U21 side, winning 5–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Österreichs U17 putzt Färöer|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/1348285945608/oesterreichs-u17-putzt-faeroeer|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=12 October 2012|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He then scored his third goal for the U21 side, winning 3–1 against Malta U21 on 6 February 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=ÖFB-U21 gewinnt auf Malta in Unterzahl|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/1360160964373/oefb-team-gewann-auf-malta-in-unterzahl|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=6 February 2013|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> A year later, Ritzmaier was called up to the U21 squad and featured two more times.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rapidler Pavelic und Wydra erstmals im U21-Kader|url=https://www.kleinezeitung.at/sport/fussball/oesterreich/nationalteam/4183543/Rapidler-Pavelic-und-Wydra-erstmals-im-U21Kader|publisher=Kleine Zeitung|language=German|date=26 August 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=U21 erledigt bosnische Pflicht|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000005233741/u21-erledigt-bosnische-pflicht-jetzt-wartet-spanien|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=5 September 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=U21 schrammt an EM-Quali-Playoff vorbei|url=https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000005379109/u21-schrammt-in-spanien-an-sensation-vorbei|publisher=Der Standard|language=German|date=9 September 2014|accessdate=11 August 2020}}</ref> He went on to make nine appearances and scoring three times for Austria under-21 side.
==Personal life== His brother Christian is a professional footballer for DSV Leoben.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120729090325/http://www.dsv-leoben.at/cms/front_content.php?idart=1122 Christian Ritzmaier – DSV LEOBEN :: offizielle Website]}}</ref>
==Career statistics== [[File:20140905 U21 AUT BIH AT22 1022.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ritzmaier pictured while playing for Austria under-21 in 2014.]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |Austria Kärnten |2009–10 |Austrian Bundesliga |1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||1||0 |- |rowspan="7"|PSV |2011–12 |Eredivisie |0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}||0||3||0 |- |2012–13 |Eredivisie |4||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||8||0 |- |2013–14 |Eredivisie |0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||0||0 |- |2014–15 |Eredivisie |5||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||16||0 |- |2015–16 |Eredivisie |0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||0||0 |- |2016–17 |Eredivisie |0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||0||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !9!!0!!6!!0!!colspan="2"|—||12!!0!!27!!0 |- |rowspan="5"|Jong PSV |2013–14 |Eerste Divisie |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |2014–15 |Eerste Divisie |9||4||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||4 |- |2015–16 |Eerste Divisie |2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |2017–18 |Eerste Divisie |30||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||30||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !42!!6!!colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||42!!6 |- |Cambuur (loan) |2013–14 |Eredivisie |31||3||3||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||5 |- |NEC (loan) |2015–16 |Eredivisie |20||1||3||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||2 |- |Go Ahead Eagles (loan) |2016–17 |Eredivisie |28||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||30||2 |- |rowspan="3"|Wolfsberger AC |2018–19 |Austrian Bundesliga |29||1||3||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||32||1 |- |2019–20 |Austrian Bundesliga |18||2||2||1||colspan="2"|—||5{{efn|name=UEL}}||1||25||4 |- !colspan="2"|Total !47!!3!!5!!1!!colspan="2"|—||5!!1!!57!!5 |- |rowspan="3"|Barnsley |2019–20 |EFL Championship |15||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||16||0 |- |2020–21 |EFL Championship |3||0||0||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||6||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !18!!0!!1!!0!!3!!0!!colspan="2"|—||22!!0 |- |Rapid Wien (loan) |2020–21 |Austrian Bundesliga |24||2||2||2||colspan="2"|—||4{{efn|name=UEL}}||1||30||5 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !220!!17!!22!!6!!3!!0!!21!!2!!266!!25 |} {{notelist}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [http://www.vi.nl/spelers/carriere/marcel-ritzmaier.htm Marcel Ritzmaier at ''Voetbal International''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522080512/http://www.vi.nl/spelers/carriere/marcel-ritzmaier.htm |date=22 May 2014 }} {{in lang|nl}}
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