Oktovianus Maniani
A dazzling winger whose electrifying pace and trickery on the ball made him a fan favorite and a key figure in Indonesia's 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup surge.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Indonesian association footballer·Birthday: October 27·Millennials
Biography
In a nation starved for footballing heroes, Oktovianus Maniani, known simply as Okto, provided a bolt of pure excitement. Hailing from Papua, his game was built on audacious speed and a bag of tricks that could unravel defenses in an instant. He burst onto the national scene not just as a player, but as an entertainer, his direct runs and flair capturing the imagination of Indonesian fans during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Alongside Irfan Bachdim, he formed a dynamic, youthful attacking duo that propelled the Garuda to the final, a run that reignited passion for the sport across the archipelago. While a major move to Europe, as once predicted, never fully materialized, his impact was profound at home, where he became a standard-bearer for a generation of technically gifted Indonesian players. After a nomadic club career across Southeast Asia, he transitioned into coaching, taking his experience back to the grassroots in Papua, aiming to nurture the next Okto.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Oktovianus was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Oktovianus Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Oktovianus's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a key player in the Indonesia national team's run to the final of the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup.
- Won the Indonesian Premier League title with Persipura Jayapura in the 2012-13 season.
- Named to ESPN Soccernet's list of ten Asian players who could make an impact in Europe in 2011.
- Played professionally in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand over his career.
Did You Know?
He is popularly known by the mononyms 'Okto' or 'Oman'.
He hails from Papua, Indonesia.
After retiring, he became a football manager, starting with Bumi Baliem.
His playing style was often compared to that of a traditional, old-school dribbling winger.
“My game is about speed and making defenders uncomfortable.”
