In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mariona and the surname or paternal family name is Maniti.

Jacob Maniti (born 16 October 2002) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National Premier Leagues NSW club Blacktown City. Born in Australia, he represented the Philippines at youth international level.

Career

Born in Western Sydney to parents of Filipino and El Salvador 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

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

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

  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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