Melissa Maizels


Melissa Maizels is an Australian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Australian W-League team Melbourne Victory. She has previously played for Perth Glory and Canberra United.

Early life

Maizels began playing soccer at the age of nine. She represented Victoria four times for futsal and soccer and competed in national tournaments at the Australian Institute of Sport as well as in Canberra and Perth. In 2009, she helped the futsal team make the grand final.

Playing career

Canberra United, 2014–2016

In July 2014, Maizels signed with Canberra United. She made her debut for the club during a match against Adelaide United after the team's starting goalkeeper Chantel Jones was injured.

Perth Glory, 2016-2018

Maizels joined Perth Glory for the 2016-17 W-League Season. She suffered a serious hand injury, which ended her season after only six games. Maizels returned for the 2017–18 season as Perth's number one keeper and played every minute of the season.

Canberra United, 2018-2019

Maizels signed with Canberra United for the 2018–19 W-League, returning to the club she had played for from 2014–2016.

Melbourne Victory, 2019-

Maizels joined Melbourne Victory ahead of the 2019–20 W-League season.

Honors and awards

; with Canberra United
; with Melbourne Victory
; with Perth Glory