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Oktovianus Maniani 
Personal information Full name Oktovianus Maniani Date of birth October 27, 1990 Place of birth Jayapura, Indonesia Height 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) Playing position Winger, Wide Midfielder,
Wings ForwardClub information Current club Persiram Raja Ampat Number 15 Youth career 1997–1999 Persipura Junior 1999–2002 Bed Stars 2002 Perseru Serui 2002–2004 Persipura Jayapura 2005 Porseni 2007 Tunas Muda Amali 2008 PON Papua Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2008–2009 PSMS Medan (1) 2009 (6 Months) → Pro Titan FC (loan) 2010 (6 Months) Persitara 17 (0) 2010–2011 Sriwijaya F.C. 15 (3) 2011– Persiram Raja Ampat National team‡ 2005 Indonesia U-15 2007 Indonesia U-17 2011– Indonesia U-23 6 (0) 2010– Indonesia 15 (3) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 July 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 November 2011Oktovianus Maniani (born in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, on 27 October 1990) is an Indonesian footballer who currently playing for Persiram Raja Ampat. 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]His favourite player is Elie Aiboy. He is considered as one of ten Asia players that could hit in Europe by ESPNSoccernet.[2]
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Early 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]
International career
His first cap for Indonesia was in a friendly match against Uruguay on October 8, 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 automatically qualified to enter the under-23 team which will be competing in the Pre-Olympic Tournament and the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.[4]
Oktovianus Maniani: International goals Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 12 October 2010 Siliwangi Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia 
Maldives1–0 3–0 Friendly 2 21 November 2010 Gelora Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia 
Timor-Leste2–0 6–0 Friendly 3 4 December 2010 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 
Laos0–6 0–6 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup Award
- Best Rising Star Piala Indonesia (2009)
Personal life
He is married to Meriam Magdalena Worumboy, and together they have 2 children; Benyamin Elia Maniani and Carien Christine Maniani.
Style of play
Okto is well known for his blistering pace and could easily exposed the opponent's defender via his powerful pace
References
- ^ Okto–Bachdim might go to England (Indonesian)
- ^ John Duerden (2011-01-01). "Eastern promise; John Duerden: Players who could prove a hit in Europe". ESPNSoccernet. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story/_/id/859087/john-duerden:-players-who-could-prove-a-hit-in-europe?cc=4716. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ Oktovianus Maniani, nearly becoming a fisherman (Indonesian)
- ^ List of players participating in the u-23 team selection. (Indonesian)
Categories:- 1990 births
- Living people
- Indonesian footballers
- Indonesian Christians
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