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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| 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
editCollegiate
editMarmeto 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
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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
editIndividual
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.