Rikko Marmeto

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Rikko Marmeto
Personal information
Full nameRikko Marius Marmeto
NationalityFilipino
Born (1996-10-21) October 21, 1996 (age 27)
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
College / UniversityFar Eastern University
Volleyball information
PositionLibero
Current clubSta. Rosa City Lions
Career
YearsTeams
2018Vice Co. Blockbusters
2018Cignal HD Spikers
2019–2021Philippine Air Force Air Spikers
2023Imus City-AJAA Spikers
2023–presentSta. 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[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]

Awards[edit]

Individual[edit]

Season Tournament Award Ref
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
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
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]

  1. ^ "Spikers' Turf all eyes on Sea Games bound national team". Panaynews. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "UAAP Season 76". UAAP TV. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "UAAP Season 77". Inquirer. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "FEU dumps USR men's final four". Inquirer. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Spikers' Turf: Power hitters go for crown". Manila Bulletin. December 11, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Go for Gold, VNS open men's PNVF Champions League". ABS-CBN News. November 28, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  10. ^ "Spikers Turf Open Conference". Inquirer.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.