Noa Leatomu

{{family name hatnote|Leatomu, his Moluccan patronymic surname}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Noa Leatomu

| image =

| caption =

| fullname = Noa Johanna Christina Cornelia Leatomu

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|7|df=y}}{{cite video |title= BREAKING NEWS - KOMISI X DPR RI RAKER DENGAN MENTERI PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA RI |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/Vc05zFkckJc?si=D110QIAnZacJBBSO |publisher=DPR RI|website=YouTube|access-date=2024-11-08 |time=12:01}}

| birth_place = Roermond, Netherlands

| height = 1.67m

| position = Full-back

| currentclub = VfR Warbeyen

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = 2013

| youthclubs1 = SVC 2000

| youthyears2 = 2017–2019

| youthclubs2 = Alemannia Aachen

| youthyears3 = 2019–2020

| youthclubs3 = FC Eindhoven

| youthyears4 = 2020–2022

| youthclubs4 = Fortuna Sittard

| years1 = 2022–2023

| clubs1 = Jong Fortuna Sittard

| years2 = 2023–2024

| clubs2 = Genk B

| years3 = 2024–2025

| clubs3 = Alemannia Aachen

| years4 = 2025–

| clubs4 = VfR Warbeyen

| nationalyears1 = 2024–

| nationalteam1 = Indonesia

| nationalcaps1 = 0

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalteam-update = 26 November 2024

}}

Noa Johanna Christina Cornelia Leatomu (born 7 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Frauen-Regionalliga West club VfR Warbeyen. 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.{{cite web |title=Profil Noa Leatomu, Calon Pemain Naturalisasi Timnas Putri |url=https://www.liputan6.com/amp/5771804/profil-noa-leatomu-calon-pemain-naturalisasi-timnas-putri |website=Liputan6 |date=2024-06-26 |access-date=2024-11-08}}

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.

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.{{cite web |title=Timnas Wanita Indonesia Dilibas ADO Den Haag 12-1 |url=https://m.kumparan.com/amp/kumparanbolanita/timnas-wanita-indonesia-dilibas-ado-den-haag-12-1-23m3SS2srws |website=Kumparan |access-date=2024-11-08}}

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.

On 8 November 2024, alongside Estella Loupatty, Leatomu obtained Indonesian citizenship, making them the first naturalized female players for the Indonesia women’s team.{{cite web | title = Estella Loupattij dan Noa Leatomu Resmi Jadi WNI, Erick Thohir: Amunisi Baru Timnas di AFF Putri | url = https://www.pssi.org/news/estella-loupattij-dan-noa-leatomu-resmi-jadi-wni-erick-thohir-amunisi-baru-timnas-di-aff-putri |language=id| website = PSSI.org | access-date = 2024-11-10}}

Leatomu obtained Bachelor of Science in Biomedical sciences in the Maastricht University.{{cite web|title=Instagram photo by Noa Leatomu|url=https://www.instagram.com/nx.ltm/p/DCT7V1os0Ml/|website=Instagram|access-date=15 November 2024}}