Maiara Niehues
Maiara Carolina Niehues is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
S.C. Internacional
Niehues first played for Brazilian club S.C. Internacional, appearing in matches for their senior, U-20, U-18, U-17, and U-16 teams from 2020 to 2022. She compiled a combined eight goals and four assists in all competitions while helping the club's U-20 section to a 2022 National Championship appearance.
Niehues joined Portuguese club Sporting CP in September 2022. During her time at Sporting, she appeared in 57 matches in all competitions, earning 18 goals and three assists in 3,214 minutes on the pitch.
In March 2025, Angel City FC acquired Niehues for an undisclosed transfer fee, signing her to a three-year contract. Niehues scored her first goal for Angel City on September 1, 2025, which was the eventual game winner to secure a 2–1 victory over Bay FC.
International career
Niehues represented Brazil at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.