Stijn Bultman
.jpg) Bultman with Heracles Almelo in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 January 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Raalte, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | De Graafschap (on loan from Heracles Almelo) | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Rohda Raalte | ||
| 2013–2023 | Twente/Heracles Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Heracles Almelo | 14 | (0) |
| 2025– | → De Graafschap (loan) | 20 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | Netherlands U19 | 7 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 February 2026 | |||
Stijn Bultman (born 29 January 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for De Graafschap, on loan from Heracles Almelo.
Club career
Bultman played youth football for Rohda Raalte before joining the shared Twente/Heracles Academy in 2013. In the summer of 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Heracles Almelo.[1]
He made his professional debut in the Eredivisie on 18 August 2023 against NEC, coming on at half-time for Sven Sonnenberg in a 2–1 home victory.[2] He went on to make 14 league appearances during the 2023–24 season.
In March 2024, Bultman suffered a meniscus injury that ended his season.[3] During his rehabilitation, he signed a contract extension with Heracles until June 2026, with an option for an additional year.[4] He spent nearly ten months sidelined and played only for the reserve team during the 2024–25 season.
In July 2025, Bultman joined De Graafschap on a season-long loan.[5]
International career
Bultman represented the Netherlands U19 between 2023 and 2024, earning seven caps.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Heracles Almelo | 2023–24 | Eredivisie | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| De Graafschap (loan) | 2025–26 | Eerste Divisie | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Career total | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ "Stijn Bultman en Diego van Oorschot tekenen eerste profcontract bij Heracles Almelo". Heracles Almelo (in Dutch). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Petje af voor 18-jarige debutant Stijn Bultman". Tubantia (in Dutch). 21 August 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Seizoen voorbij voor Heracles-verdediger Stijn Bultman". Tubantia (in Dutch). 29 March 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Stijn Bultman zet handtekening onder nieuw contract bij Heracles". RTV Oost (in Dutch). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "De Graafschap huurt Bultman van Heracles Almelo". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). 24 July 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.