Oktovianus Maniani (born 27 October 1990 in Jayapura, Indonesia) is an Indonesian football manager and former footballer who plays as a winger. He's currently the manager of Bumi Baliem. Popularly known simply as "Okto" or "Oman" he gained nationwide popularity in his early caps for the national team, mainly during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, where he is considered one of the contributing players along with teammate Irfan Bachdim.Okto–Bachdim might go to England (Indonesian) He is considered one of ten Asia players that could hit in Europe by ESPN Soccernet.
Personal life Okto was born in Jayapura, Papua, to Benjamin Maniani, a fisherman, and Dorince May, both native Papuan. Okto spent his childhood helping his father fishing in the beach of Hamidi, Papua.Oktovianus Maniani, nearly becoming a fisherman (Indonesian) He is married to Meriam Magdalena Worumboy, and together they have 2 children, Benyamin Elia Maniani and Carien Christine Maniani.
Club career On 23 December 2014, he signed with Pusamania Borneo.
On 30 January 2016, he signed with Carsae. But due to administrative problems, he just appeared four times and then he became free agent.
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.List of players participating in the u-23 team selection. (Indonesian)
Career statistics International Indonesia national teamYearAppsGoals20101032011602012110201320Total293
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 October 2010 Siliwangi Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia 1–0 3–0 Friendly 2. 21 November 2010 Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang, Indonesia 2–0 6–0 3. 4 December 2010 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 6–0 6–0 2010 AFF Championship
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 Sriwijaya Indonesian Inter Island Cup: 2010 Indonesian Community Shield: 2010
Indonesia U-23 SEA Games silver medal: 2011 Islamic Solidarity Games silver medal: 2013
Indonesia AFF Championship runner-up: 2010
Individual Piala Indonesia Best Rising Star: 2008–09 Southeast Asian Games Most Valuable Player: 2011
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