Jacob Maniti (born 16 October 2002) is a Filipino professional association football player who currently plays for Blacktown City in the National Premier Leagues NSW. Born in Australia, he represents the Philippines at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Francis Mariona Maniti | ||
| Date of birth | 7 September 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Wetherill Park, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Blacktown City | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2013 | NSW South South Team | ||
| 2013–2014 | Marconi Stallions | ||
| 2014–2015 | Mounties Wanderers | ||
| 2015–2017 | Mt Druitt Town Rangers | ||
| 2018–2020 | Melbourne Victory | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Blacktown City | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Bulls FC Academy | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | ADT | 8 | (2) |
| 2023 | Hobro IK II | ||
| 2023– | Blacktown City | 23 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | Philippines U14 | ||
| 2018 | Philippines U16 | ||
| 2019 | Philippines U19 | ||
| 2022–2023 | Philippines U23 | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 July 2024 | |||
Career
editBorn in Western Sydney to parents of Filipino and El Savador heritage[1] he was signed to the academy of A-League Men club Melbourne Victory, following strong performances as a young player in local district competitions.[2]
Maniti would travel to the Philippines and represent the Azkals Development Team in the Philippines Football League, where his first goal would be a penalty against Maharlika Taguig, which rescued the Azkals a 1–1 draw.[3]
Following a short term move to Hobro IK,[4] Maniti returned to Australia and re-signed with Blacktown City in the NPL1 for the 2024 National Premier Leagues NSW season.[5]
International career
editDue to his heritage, Maniti is eligible to represent Australia, El Salvador and the Philippines. He was called up to the ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship while with the Melbourne Victory academy.[6]
Maniti was called up to the Philippines U-23s for the 2022 AFF U-23 Championship.[7]
Personal life
editManiti is the brother of Philippines women's national football team player Chantelle Maniti[8] and Philippines national under-16 football team player Michael Maniti.
References
edit- ^ Calvert, Violi (15 April 2022). "Focus: Filipinas' Only Fil-Aussie Player, Chantelle Maniti". Australian Filipina. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Bonnyrigg Heights local Jacob Maniti scouted by Melbourne soccer club". Daily Telegraph. Fairfield Advance. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Del Carmen, Lorenzo (15 October 2022). "PFL: Jacob Maniti scores late penalty as ADT denies Maharlika of first win". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Marchetti, Christian (15 February 2023). "SOCCEROOS ABROAD: AN AUSSIE IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE, A BUNDESLIGA DEBUT, AND MORE MOOY MAGIC DURING A BUSY TRANSFER WINDOW". FTBL. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Stavroulakis, Mark (12 December 2023). "FAMILIAR FACES RETURN AS BLACKTOWN CITY HYPED FOR 2024". Football NSW. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Victory youth spring into national squads". Melbourne Victory. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Philippines Men's U23 to compete in AFF U23 Championship 2022". Philippines Football Federation. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Chantelle Maniti on kicking a new goal every day". Daily Telegraph. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
External links
edit- Jacob Maniti at Soccerway