Oktovianus Maniani
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oktovianus Maniani | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Jayapura, Indonesia | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Carsae | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2009 | PSMS Medan | 26 | (3) |
| 2009 | Persidafon Dafonsoro | 8 | (0) |
| 2010 | Persitara Jakarta Utara | 14 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Sriwijaya | 16 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Persiram Raja Ampat | 20 | (3) |
| 2013 | Persiter Ternate | 6 | (1) |
| 2013 | Barito Putera | 14 | (2) |
| 2014 | Perseru Serui | 8 | (2) |
| 2015 | Pusamania Borneo | 2 | (0) |
| 2016 | Carsae | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2005 | Indonesia U-15 | ||
| 2005 | Indonesia U-17 | ||
| 2011–2013 | Indonesia U-23 | 14 | (0) |
| 2010– | Indonesia | 24 | (3) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:49, 2 February 2016 (UTC). | |||
Oktovianus Maniani (born 27 October 1990 in Jayapura, Indonesia) is an Indonesian professional footballer who currently plays for Carsae. Popularly known simply as "Okto," he gained nationwide popularity in his early caps for the national team, mainly during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, where he is considered as one of the contributing players along with teammate Irfan Bachdim.[1] He is considered as one of ten Asia players that could hit in Europe by ESPN Soccernet.[2]
Personal life
Okto was born in Jayapura, Papua, to Benjamin Maniani, a fisherman, and Dorince May, both indigenous Papuans. Okto spent his childhood helping his father fishing in the beach of Hamidi, Papua.[3] He is married to Meriam Magdalena Worumboy, and together they have 2 children, Benyamin Elia Maniani and Carien Christine Maniani.
Club career
On December 23, 2014, he signed with Pusamania Borneo.[4]
On January 30, 2016, he signed with Carsae.[5]
International career
His first cap for Indonesia was in a friendly match against Uruguay on 8 October 2010, where he played as a substitute. His well performance in the match led him being placed in the starting lineup by coach Alfred Riedl in another friendly game four days later against Maldives where he scored his first goal for the national team. After the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, Okto is part of the under-23 team which competed in the Pre-Olympic Tournament and the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.[6]
Indonesian's goal tally first.
Style of play
Okto is well known for his blistering pace and could easily exposed the opponent's defender via his powerful pace and speed.
Honours
Club
- Sriwijaya
Winner
Country
Runner-up
Individual
- Piala Indonesia Best Rising Star: 2008–09
- Southeast Asian Games Most Valuable Player: 2011
External links
- Oktovianus Maniani profile at Soccerway
References
- ↑ Okto–Bachdim might go to England (Indonesian)
- ↑ John Duerden (1 January 2011). "Eastern promise; John Duerden: Players who could prove a hit in Europe". ESPN Soccernet. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
- ↑ Oktovianus Maniani, nearly becoming a fisherman (Indonesian)
- ↑ "Inilah Daftar 12 Rekrutan Terbaru Pesut Etam" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ↑ "RESMI: Oktovianus Maniani Gabung Klub Timor Leste Carsae FC" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ↑ List of players participating in the u-23 team selection. (Indonesian)