Noa Leatomu
FullnameNoa Johanna Christina Cornelia Leatomu
Birth date7 November 2003 (age 22)[1]
Birth placeRoermond, Netherlands
Height1.70m
PositionWing-back/Winger
CurrentclubVc Moldavo
Youthyears 12013
Youthclubs 1SVC 2000
Youthyears 22017–2019
Youthclubs 2Alemannia Aachen
Youthyears 32019–2020
Youthclubs 3FC Eindhoven
Youthyears 42020–2022
Youthclubs 4Fortuna Sittard
Years 12022–2023
Clubs 1Jong Fortuna Sittard
Years 22023–2024
Clubs 2Genk B
Years 32024–2025
Clubs 3Alemannia Aachen
Years 42025
Clubs 4VfR Warbeyen
Nationalyears 12025–
Nationalteam 1Indonesia
Nationalcaps 12
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalteam-update12 August 2025

Noa Johanna Christina Cornelia Leatomu (born 7 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a Wing-back or Winger. Born in the Netherlands, she represents Indonesia at international level.

Early life and background

Leatomu was born in Roermond, Netherlands. She is of Indonesian descent, with her Indonesian heritage coming from her father, who is from Maluku. Growing up in the Netherlands, she was surrounded by a large Indonesian family and learned the language through her father. Noa showed an early interest in various sports, including athletics, badminton, and tennis, before focusing primarily on football.[2]

Club career

Leatomu began her football journey in 2013, playing for local amateur club, SVC 2000.

She later moved to Germany to join Alemannia Aachen, a second-division club, where she developed her skills for two years. After returning to the Netherlands, she joined the youth team of FC Eindhoven, followed by Fortuna Sittard, where she continues her career.

Noa also briefly played with Genk B in Belgium from the 2023–24 season. In the 2024–25 season, she returned to Alemannia Aachen.[1]

International career

Leatomu has opted to represents the Indonesia women’s national team. On 23 October 2024, she made her unofficial debut in a friendly match against ADO Den Haag.[3]

Personal life

Leatomu was born to a Dutch mother and an Indonesian father of Maluku descent. Her paternal grandmother, Paulina Johanna Ferdinandus, was born in Tanah Merah, Papua, Indonesia. Leatomu’s family heritage has deeply influenced her connection to Indonesia, and she learned the Indonesian language from her father.[1]

On 8 November 2024, alongside Estella Loupatty, Leatomu obtained Indonesian citizenship, making them the first naturalized female players for the Indonesia women’s team.[4]

Leatomu obtained Bachelor of Science in Biomedical sciences in the Maastricht University.[5]

Honours

Indonesia

See also

References

  1. ^ "BREAKING NEWS - KOMISI X DPR RI RAKER DENGAN MENTERI PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA RI". YouTube. DPR RI. pp. 12:01. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ^ "Profil Noa Leatomu, Calon Pemain Naturalisasi Timnas Putri". Liputan6. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  3. ^ "Timnas Wanita Indonesia Dilibas ADO Den Haag 12-1". Kumparan. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  4. ^ "Estella Loupattij dan Noa Leatomu Resmi Jadi WNI, Erick Thohir: Amunisi Baru Timnas di AFF Putri" (in Indonesian). PSSI.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ^ "Instagram photo by Noa Leatomu". Instagram. Retrieved 15 November 2024.