Noa Leatomu

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Noa Leatomu
Personal information
Full name Noa Johanna Christina Cornelia Leatomu
Date of birth (2003-11-07) 7 November 2003 (age 21) [1]
Place of birth Roermond, Netherlands
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Alemannia Aachen
Youth career
2013 SVC 2000
2017–2019 Alemannia Aachen
2019–2020 FC Eindhoven
2020–2022 Fortuna Sittard
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2023 Jong Fortuna Sittard
2023–2024 Genk B
2024– Alemannia Aachen
International career‡
2024– Indonesia 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 November 2024

Noa Johanna Christina Cornelia Leatomu (born 7 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Alemannia Aachen. Born in the Netherlands, she represents the Indonesia national team.

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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 Jong Fortuna Promise Team, where she continues her career.

Noa also briefly played with KRC Genk in Belgium from the 2023–24 season. In the 2024–25 season, she returned to Alemania 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

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  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". PSSI.org (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ↑ "Instagram photo by Noa Leatomu". Instagram . Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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