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.

Jacob Maniti
Personal information
Full name Jacob Francis Mariona Maniti
Date of birth (2002-09-07) 7 September 2002 (age 22)
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

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Born 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

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Due 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

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Maniti 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

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  1. ^ Calvert, Violi (15 April 2022). "Focus: Filipinas' Only Fil-Aussie Player, Chantelle Maniti". Australian Filipina. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Bonnyrigg Heights local Jacob Maniti scouted by Melbourne soccer club". Daily Telegraph. Fairfield Advance. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Stavroulakis, Mark (12 December 2023). "FAMILIAR FACES RETURN AS BLACKTOWN CITY HYPED FOR 2024". Football NSW. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Victory youth spring into national squads". Melbourne Victory. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Philippines Men's U23 to compete in AFF U23 Championship 2022". Philippines Football Federation. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Chantelle Maniti on kicking a new goal every day". Daily Telegraph. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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