Sports ManagementSignature ISCM LanguagesGerman, English, French Ambassador for adidas Volunteer work SOS Kinderdorf Mitglied Verwaltungsrat FC Wil MediaTagblatt: Tagblatt: Zwei Jahre nach Fabian Schär: Nationalspielerin Noelle Maritz in den Verwaltungsrat des FC Wil gewähltblue News: Why Noelle Maritz is worth her weight in gold for the national teamAston Villa Football Club: It was always my dream to be a pro footballerSwiss Tourism: Discover St. Gallen with Noelle Maritz | UEFA Women’s EURO 2025Thurgauer Zeitung: Ein Biest auf dem Fussballplatz, gelassen daneben: An der Heim-EM begeisterte Noelle Maritz die Schweiz, jetzt ist sie Thurgauerin des JahresSOS Kinderdorf: Noelle Maritz als BotschafterinTagesanzeiger: Noelle Maritz: 132 Länderspiele und doch stets im Schatten: Sie ist «das Biest» im Schweizer Team EducationUEFA B DiplomaSport-KV United Zürich

Noelle Maritz – Professional Athlete & Talent

Q: Career

Current clubSince 2024 Aston Villa (ENG) Career2020 – 2024 Arsenal FC (ENG)2013 – 2020 VfL Wolfsburg (DE)2011 – 2013 FC Zürich (CH)

Footballer

Noelle Maritz

Engagements

Champions League Winner 2014

Career

Current club

Since 2024 Aston Villa (ENG)

Career

2020 – 2024 Arsenal FC (ENG)

2013 – 2020 VfL Wolfsburg (DE)

2011 – 2013 FC Zürich (CH)

Key Facts

Sports Management
Signature ISCM

Languages
German, English, French

Ambassador for

Volunteer work

Media

Tagblatt: Tagblatt: Zwei Jahre nach Fabian Schär: Nationalspielerin Noelle Maritz in den Verwaltungsrat des FC Wil gewählt
blue News: Why Noelle Maritz is worth her weight in gold for the national team
Aston Villa Football Club: It was always my dream to be a pro footballer
Swiss Tourism: Discover St. Gallen with Noelle Maritz | UEFA Women’s EURO 2025
Thurgauer Zeitung: Ein Biest auf dem Fussballplatz, gelassen daneben: An der Heim-EM begeisterte Noelle Maritz die Schweiz, jetzt ist sie Thurgauerin des Jahres
SOS Kinderdorf: Noelle Maritz als Botschafterin
Tagesanzeiger: Noelle Maritz: 132 Länderspiele und doch stets im Schatten: Sie ist «das Biest» im Schweizer Team

Education

UEFA B Diploma
Sport-KV United Zürich

Image credits: Sébastien Ross (SFV)

Noelle Maritz embodies consistency, international experience and defensive solidity of the highest calibre, and has been one of the defining figures in Swiss women’s football for many years.

Noelle Maritz was born on 23 December 1995 in the USA and moved to Switzerland with her family as a child. Her immense talent became apparent at an early age, and she initially developed her skills in Swiss clubs before venturing into top-level international football at the age of 17. At VfL Wolfsburg, she quickly established herself at the highest level, winning several German league titles, DFB Cups and, in 2014, the UEFA Women’s Champions League. In 2020, she moved to Arsenal in the English Women’s Super League and later to Aston Villa, where she continues to impress as a reliable and versatile defender.

Image credits: Pictures 1, 2, 3 & 5: Private; Picture 4: Aston Villa

Since making her debut for the Swiss national team in 2013, Noelle Maritz has been a mainstay in defence. With over 130 international caps, she brings a wealth of international experience to the table and is renowned for her strength in one-on-one situations, her vision and her tactical discipline. She is versatile and can play in several positions, and is a key leader both on and off the pitch. With her consistency, professionalism and team spirit, she is a role model for young female footballers and a central pillar of the Swiss national team.