| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Francis Mariona Maniti | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Wetherill Park, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.72 | ||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Blacktown City | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2014 | 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 | |||
| 2019 | Philippines U-19s | ||
| 2022–2023 | Philippines U-23s | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 July 2024 | |||
Jacob Maniti (born 16 October 2002) is an Filipino association footballer player who currently plays for Blacktown City in the National Premier Leagues NSW. Born in Australia, Maniti has represented the Philippines U-23s internationally.
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 F.C., 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]
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]
Maniti is the brother of Philippines women's national football team player Chantelle Maniti [8]
- ^ 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.
- Jacob Maniti at Soccerway
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Francis Mariona Maniti | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Wetherill Park, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.72 | ||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Blacktown City | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2014 | 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 | |||
| 2019 | Philippines U-19s | ||
| 2022–2023 | Philippines U-23s | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 July 2024 | |||
Jacob Maniti (born 16 October 2002) is an Filipino association footballer player who currently plays for Blacktown City in the National Premier Leagues NSW. Born in Australia, Maniti has represented the Philippines U-23s internationally.
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 F.C., 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]
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]
Maniti is the brother of Philippines women's national football team player Chantelle Maniti [8]
- ^ 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.
- Jacob Maniti at Soccerway