| Jacob Maniti | |
| Fullname: | Jacob Francis Mariona Maniti |
| Birth Date: | 2002 9, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Wetherill Park, Australia |
| Height: | 1.72 m |
| Position: | Central Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Blacktown City |
| Clubnumber: | 22 |
| Youthyears1: | 2010–2013 |
| Youthclubs1: | NSW South South Team |
| Youthyears2: | 2013–2014 |
| Youthclubs2: | Marconi Stallions |
| Youthyears3: | 2014–2015 |
| Youthclubs3: | Mounties Wanderers |
| Youthyears4: | 2015–2017 |
| Youthclubs4: | Mt Druitt Town Rangers |
| Youthyears5: | 2018–2020 |
| Youthclubs5: | Melbourne Victory |
| Years1: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs1: | Blacktown City |
| Caps1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs2: | Bulls FC Academy |
| Caps2: | 2 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs3: | ADT |
| Caps3: | 8 |
| Goals3: | 2 |
| Years4: | 2023 |
| Clubs4: | Hobro IK II |
| Years5: | 2023– |
| Clubs5: | Blacktown City |
| Caps5: | 23 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2016 |
| Nationalteam1: | Philippines U14 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2018 |
| Nationalteam2: | Philippines U16 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2019 |
| Nationalteam3: | Philippines U19 |
| Nationalyears4: | 2022–2023 |
| Nationalteam4: | Philippines U23 |
| Nationalcaps4: | 6 |
| Nationalgoals4: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 21 July 2024 |
Jacob Maniti (born 16 October 2002) is a Filipino Professional football player who currently plays for Blacktown City in the National Premier Leagues NSW. Born in Australia, he represents the Philippines at youth level.
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, 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] and Philippines national under-16 football team player Michael Maniti.