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]
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| Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Full name | Rikko Marius Marmeto | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||
| Born | October 21, 1996 | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||
| College / University | Far Eastern University | ||||||||||||
| Volleyball information | |||||||||||||
| Position | Libero | ||||||||||||
| Current club | Sta. Rosa City Lions | ||||||||||||
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Career edit
Collegiate edit
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 edit
Vice Co. Blockbusters (2018)- Cignal HD Spikers (2018)
- Philippine Air Force Air Spikers (2019–2021)
- Imus City-AJAA Spikers (2023)
- Sta. Rosa City Lions (2023–present)
Awards edit
Individual edit
| Season | Tournament | Award | Ref |
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| 2015–2016 | UAAP Season 78 (Indoor) | Best Libero | |
| 2016–2017 | UAAP Season 79 (Indoor) | Best Libero | |
| 2017–2018 | UAAP Season 80 (Indoor) | Best Libero | [5] |
Collegiate edit
| Season | Tournament | Title | Ref |
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| 2014-2015 | UAAP Season 76 | 3rd place | |
| 2017-2018 | UAAP Season 79 | 3rd place | |
| 2018-2019 | UAAP Season 80 | 3rd place | [6][5] |
Clubs edit
| Season | Tournament | Club team | Title | Ref |
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| 2018 | 2018 Spikers' Turf Open Conference | Cignal HD Spikers | 3rd place | [7] |
| 2019 | 2019 Spikers’ Turf Reinforced Conference | Philippine Air Force Air Spikers | Runner-up | [8] |
| 2019 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference | Runner-up | |||
| 2021 | 2021 PNVF Champions League for Men | Go for Gold-Air Force Aguilas | Runner-up | [9] |
| 2023 | 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference | Imus City–AJAA Spikers | 3rd place | [10] |
References edit
- ^ "Spikers' Turf all eyes on Sea Games bound national team". Panaynews. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "UAAP Season 76". UAAP TV. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "UAAP Season 77". Inquirer. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "FEU dumps USR men's final four". Inquirer. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ a b Matel, Philip (April 30, 2018). "UAAP Volleyball: MVPs Jaja Santiago, Marck Espejo banner individual awards for Season 80". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ Matel, Philip (April 30, 2018). "UAAP Volleyball: MVPs Jaja Santiago, Marck Espejo banner individual awards for Season 80". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Spikers' Turf: Power hitters go for crown". Manila Bulletin. December 11, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (July 21, 2019). "Cignal sweeps Air Force for Spikers' Turf crown; Marck Espejo is Finals MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- ^ "Go for Gold, VNS open men's PNVF Champions League". ABS-CBN News. November 28, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Spikers Turf Open Conference". Inquirer.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.