Rikko Marmeto Explained

Rikko Marmeto
Full Name:Rikko Marius Marmeto
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:21 October 1996
Height:1.63m (05.35feet)
Position:Libero
Years1:2018
Team1:Vice Co. Blockbusters
Years2:2018
Team2:Cignal HD Spikers
Years3:2019–2021
Team3:Philippine Air Force Air Spikers
Years4:2023
Team4:Imus City-AJAA Spikers
Years5:2023–present
Team5:Sta. Rosa City Lions
College:Far Eastern University
Currentclub:Sta. Rosa City Lions

Rikko Marius Marmeto born (October 12, 1996) is a Filipino beach and indoor volleyball player. He played with FEU Tamaraws collegiate men's University team. He is currently playing for the Imus City-AJAA Spikers in the Spikers' Turf.[1]

Career

Collegiate

Marmeto made his first game appearance with the FEU Tamaraws is in UAAP Season 76, where they placed in 3rd after being defeated by Ateneo in the Semis.[2]

In UAAP Season 77 and UAAP Season 78 they failed to advance in the Semis after being placed in 5th.[3]

In UAAP Season 79, the FEU Tamaraws gets back onto the Semis after 2 years of final four appearance drought. They failed to reach the finals after being defeated by NU Bulldogs in the stapladder semifinals.[4]

In UAAP Season 80, it was the last playing year of Rikko Marmeto in the UAAP. They succeeded to get their final four appearance after being ranked at No. 2 in the preliminary round. They failed to reach the finals after being loss against Ateneo in the Semis.

Clubs

Awards

Individual

SeasonTournamentAwardRef
2015–2016UAAP Season 78 (Indoor)Best Libero
2016–2017UAAP Season 79 (Indoor)Best Libero
2017–2018UAAP Season 80 (Indoor)Best Libero[5]

Collegiate

SeasonTournamentTitleRef
2014-2015UAAP Season 763rd place
2017-2018UAAP Season 793rd place
2018-2019UAAP Season 803rd place[6]

Clubs

SeasonTournamentClub team TitleRef
20182018 Spikers' Turf Open ConferenceCignal HD Spikers3rd place[7]
20192019 Spikers’ Turf Reinforced ConferencePhilippine Air Force Air SpikersRunner-up[8]
2019 Spikers’ Turf Open ConferenceRunner-up
20212021 PNVF Champions League for MenGo for Gold-Air Force AguilasRunner-up[9]
20232023 Spikers' Turf Open ConferenceImus City–AJAA Spikers3rd place[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spikers' Turf all eyes on Sea Games bound national team. Panaynews. 22 October 2023.
  2. Web site: UAAP Season 76. UAAP TV. 22 October 2023.
  3. Web site: UAAP Season 77. Inquirer. 22 October 2023.
  4. Web site: FEU dumps USR men's final four. Inquirer. 22 October 2023.
  5. News: UAAP Volleyball: MVPs Jaja Santiago, Marck Espejo banner individual awards for Season 80. ABS-CBN Sports. Matel. Philip. April 30, 2018. April 30, 2018.
  6. News: UAAP Volleyball: MVPs Jaja Santiago, Marck Espejo banner individual awards for Season 80. ABS-CBN Sports. Matel. Philip. April 30, 2018. April 13, 2023.
  7. Web site: December 11, 2018. Spikers' Turf: Power hitters go for crown. Manila Bulletin. April 5, 2023.
  8. News: Lozada . Bong . July 21, 2019. Cignal sweeps Air Force for Spikers’ Turf crown; Marck Espejo is Finals MVP. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 22, 2019.
  9. News: Go for Gold, VNS open men's PNVF Champions League . 28 November 2021 . ABS-CBN News . 28 November 2021 . en.
  10. Web site: Spikers Turf Open Conference. Inquirer.net. April 7, 2023.