Biography
Who is Oktovianus Maniani?
Early life and background
Oktovianus Maniani was born in Jayapura, Papua, on October 27, 1990. His parents are Benjamin Maniani, who worked as a fisherman, and Dorince May. Both of his parents are native Papuans.
During his childhood, he frequently helped his father with fishing tasks along the beach of Hamidi in Papua. This upbringing in a coastal community was a central part of his early years before he pursued a career in professional sports.
Professional playing career
Oktovianus Maniani has played for several Indonesian clubs throughout his career. His team history includes stints with PSMS Medan, Persidafon Dafonsoro, Persitara Jakarta Utara, Sriwijaya F.C., Persiram Raja Ampat, and Persiter Ternate. In late 2014, he signed with Pusamania Borneo.
He also attempted a stint with Carsae in early 2016. However, he only appeared in four matches for the club due to administrative difficulties, which eventually led to him becoming a free agent.
His reputation as a player is defined by his blistering pace. He often used this speed to bypass opposing defenders during matches, making him a difficult player to contain on the wing.
International achievements
He earned his first national team cap during a friendly match against Uruguay in October 2010. After performing well as a substitute, coach Alfred Riedl placed him in the starting lineup for a match against Maldives four days later, where he scored his first goal for Indonesia.
He became a prominent figure in the national squad during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, where he contributed alongside teammate Irfan Bachdim. Following that tournament, he continued to represent his country with the under-23 team during the 2011 Southeast Asian Games and the Pre-Olympic Tournament.
His individual accolades include being named the Piala Indonesia Best Rising Star for the 2008–09 period. He also earned the title of Most Valuable Player at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.
Family and current life
Oktovianus is married to Meriam Magdalena Worumboy. The couple has two children together named Benyamin Elia Maniani and Carien Christine Maniani.
He has transitioned from playing to management. He currently serves as the manager for the club Bumi Baliem. Fans and media often refer to him by the nicknames Okto or Oman.
Birthday and age
Oktovianus Maniani was born on October 27, 1990, which makes Oktovianus 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Oktovianus shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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