{{short description|Filipino footballer (born 1992)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=June 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Manny Ott |image = Manuel Ott 20191601.jpg |image_size = |caption = Ott playing for Philippines at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup |fullname = Manuel Gelito Ott{{efn|{{Philippine name|Gelito|Ott}}}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-challenge-cup-2012-schedule-results?view=teamdetails&compID=408&roundID=525&groupID=781&teamID=195&id=0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223171609/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-challenge-cup-2012-schedule-results?view=teamdetails&compID=408&roundID=525&groupID=781&teamID=195&id=0 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 February 2018 |title=Philippines roster – 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers |work=The-AFC.com |publisher=Asian Football Confederation |access-date=3 July 2011 }}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|6|df=y}} |birth_place = Munich, Germany |height = 1.72 m<ref name = "weltfussball">{{cite web|url=http://www.weltfussball.de/spieler_profil/manuel-ott/|title=Profile|language=de|publisher=weltfussball.de}}</ref> |position = Midfielder | currentclub = Rayong |clubnumber = 88 |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = FSV Ilmmünster |youthyears2 = |youthclubs2 = FSV Pfaffenhofen |youthyears3 = 2009 |youthclubs3 = 1860 Munich |youthyears4 = 2009–2010 |youthclubs4 = FC Ingolstadt 04 |years1 = 2010–2014 |clubs1 = FC Ingolstadt 04 II |caps1 = 74 |goals1 = 7 |years2 = 2014–2018 |clubs2 = Ceres–Negros |caps2 = |goals2 = |years3 = 2019–2020 |clubs3 = Ratchaburi Mitr Phol |caps3 = 2 |goals3 = 0 |years4 = 2020 |clubs4 = Ceres–Negros / United City |caps4 = 4 |goals4 = 1 |years5 = 2021 |clubs5 = Melaka United |caps5 = 22 |goals5 = 2 |years6 = 2022 |clubs6 = Terengganu |caps6 = 21 |goals6 = 5 |years7 = 2023 |clubs7 = Kedah Darul Aman |caps7 = 23 |goals7 = 3 |years8 = 2024–2025 |clubs8 = Terengganu |caps8 = 22 |goals8 = 4 |years9 = 2024– |clubs9 = Rayong |caps9 = 18 |goals9 = 1 |nationalyears1 = 2009 |nationalteam1 = Philippines U19 |nationalcaps1 = 4 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |nationalyears2 = 2011 |nationalteam2 = Philippines U23 |nationalcaps2 = 4 |nationalgoals2 = 2 |nationalyears3 = 2010– |nationalteam3 = Philippines<ref>{{NFT player|id=35939|accessdate=18 September 2023}}</ref> |nationalcaps3 = 69 |nationalgoals3 = 4 |medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}} {{MedalCountry|{{fb|PHI}}}} {{MedalCompetition|AFC Challenge Cup}} {{Medal|Silver|2014 Maldives|}} {{Medal|Bronze|2012 Nepal|}} |club-update = 13:27, 5 October 2024 (UTC) |ntupdate = 23:15; 18 November 2025 (UTC+8) }} '''Manuel Gelito Ott''' (born 6 May 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Thai League 1 club Rayong. Born in Germany, he represents the Philippines at international level.
Born and raised in Germany, he started his professional career with the second team of Ingolstadt. He then had two spells with Filipino club Ceres/United City where he won four league titles.
At international level, he represents the Philippines, for whom he is eligible through his mother. He has taken part in the Southeast Asian Games, AFF Championship, and AFC Asian Cup. His younger brother Mike is also a footballer and has been his teammate for both club and country.
==Club career== Born in Munich,<ref name = "weltfussball"/> Ott had his youth career at SV Ilmmünster, FSV Pfaffenhofen, and TSV 1860 Munich before joining FC Ingolstadt II in 2009.<ref name="Merkur Online">{{cite web |url=http://www.merkur-online.de/lokales/nachrichten/manuel-will-philippinen-endrunde-fuehren-504049.html |title=Manuel Ott will die Philippinen zur Endrunde führen |language=de |work=merkur-online.de |date=27 October 2009 |access-date=2 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024180649/https://www.merkur.de/lokales/dachau/landkreis/manuel-will-philippinen-endrunde-fuehren-504049.html |archive-date=24 October 2020}}</ref> In July 2014, Ott was signed by Ceres of the United Football League (UFL), the de facto top level in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news |last=Galunan |first=Jerome Jr. S. |url=http://www.watchmendaily.com/sports/ceres-signs-fil-german-ott/ |title=Ceres signs Fil-German Ott |work=Watchmen Daily Journal|date=29 July 2014 |access-date=29 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810035412/http://www.watchmendaily.com/sports/ceres-signs-fil-german-ott/ |archive-date=10 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerrero |first1=Bob |title=The UFL era in Philippine football may have come to an end |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/150291-ufl-philippine-football-may-end/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=25 October 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201218185546/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/ufl-philippine-football-may-end |archive-date=18 December 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ceres finished as runners-up of the 2015 UFL Cup, although Ott missed the final due to suspension after accumulating two yellow cards.<ref name="15UFLcup">{{cite news |last1=Leongson |first1=Randolph B. |title=Kaya upsets Ceres for UFL Cup title |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/191201/kaya-upsets-ceres-for-ufl-cup-title?fb_comment_id=831370060310430_831705920276844 |access-date=18 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=28 August 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201218164250/https://sports.inquirer.net/191201/kaya-upsets-ceres-for-ufl-cup-title?fb_comment_id=831370060310430_831705920276844 |archive-date=18 December 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="15UFLcupSemi">{{cite news |last1=Guerrero |first1=Bob |title=UFL Cup Final Preview: Can Kaya prevent a Ceres double? |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/103877-ufl-cup-final-preview-kaya-ceres/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=27 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218164256if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/ufl-cup-final-preview-kaya-ceres |archive-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> That year, Ceres also won UFL Division 1.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murillo |first1=Michael Angelo S. |title=Ceres' UFL ascent a remarkable feat |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Sports&title=ceres&8217-ufl-ascent-a-remarkable-feat&id=112593 |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=BusinessWorld |date=31 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218171036/https://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Sports&title=ceres&8217-ufl-ascent-a-remarkable-feat=&id=112593 |archive-date=18 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerrero |first1=Bob |title=Ceres wins UFL League with more than just money |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/100878-ceres-ufl-league-more-than-money/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=29 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921095712if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/ceres-ufl-league-more-than-money |archive-date=21 September 2020 |quote=...and Manny Ott, whose penchant for scoring long-range goals...}}</ref> In the 2016 UFL Cup, he played in the final where they lost 3–1 to Global.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Doble |first1=Henry G. |title=Global derails Ceres for UFL Cup crown |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/69333/Entertainment/Global-derails-Ceres-for-UFL-Cup-crown |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=SunStar |date=18 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218172349/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/69333/Entertainment/Global-derails-Ceres-for-UFL-Cup-crown |archive-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Ceres finished second in that year's UFL. In their last match of the season, against JP Voltes, Ott received a red card for disrespecting the referee.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reyes |first1=Jaelle Nevin |title=JP Voltes caps off season with Ceres conquest |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/10/24/sports/football-times/jp-voltes-caps-off-season-ceres-conquest/292916/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=The Manila Times |date=24 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218183810/https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/10/24/sports/football-times/jp-voltes-caps-off-season-ceres-conquest/292916/ |archive-date=18 December 2020 |quote=...to the dismay of Ceres, they got a second red card in the second minute of stoppage time after Manny Ott's [sic] made impolite gesture to the referee.}}</ref>
In the 2017 AFC Cup group stage, Ott contributed a goal in Ceres' 5–0 home thrashing of Tampines Rovers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ceres-Negros FC, ginlampaso ang Tampines Rovers sang Singapore sa 2017 AFC Cup Qualifier, 5–0 |url=https://www.bomboradyo.com/bacolod/ceres-negros-fc-ginlampaso-ang-tampines-rovers-sang-singapore-sa-2017-afc-cup-qualifier-5-0/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |publisher=Bombo Radyo Bacolod |date=8 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218191308/https://www.bomboradyo.com/bacolod/ceres-negros-fc-ginlampaso-ang-tampines-rovers-sang-singapore-sa-2017-afc-cup-qualifier-5-0/ |archive-date=18 December 2020 |location=Bacolod |language=hil}}</ref> In the ASEAN zonal final, he sealed their 3–2 aggregate win over Home United by scoring the winning goal in the second leg which ended 2–0.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ceres beats Home United on aggregate to claim AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal title |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/09/17/ceres-beats-home-united-on-aggregate-to-claim-afc-cup-asean-zonal-title |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=10 August 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303012522/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/09/17/ceres-beats-home-united-on-aggregate-to-claim-afc-cup-asean-zonal-title |archive-date=3 March 2020}}</ref> He featured in the Inter-zone play-off semifinal, where they were eliminated by Istiklol.<ref>{{cite news |title=Istiklol ends Ceres' magical run in semis |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2017/09/13/sports/football-times/istiklol-ends-ceres-magical-run-semis/350482/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=The Manila Times |date=13 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218193838/https://www.manilatimes.net/2017/09/13/sports/football-times/istiklol-ends-ceres-magical-run-semis/350482/ |archive-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> In the domestic level, the UFL was replaced by the Philippines Football League (PFL) as the official top tier division.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerrero |first1=Bob |title=PFF one step closer to launching nationwide pro football league |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/145395-pff-one-step-closer-launching-nationwide-pro-football-league/ |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=6 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108115823/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/pff-one-step-closer-launching-nationwide-pro-football-league |archive-date=8 November 2020 |url-status=live |quote=The PFL will replace the UFL as the country's top tier of football.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Doble |first1=Henry G. |title=8 teams for PFL inaugural kickoff |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/134508/Entertainment/8-teams-for-PFL-inaugural-kickoff |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=SunStar |date=1 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019184013/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/134508/Entertainment/8-teams-for-PFL-inaugural-kickoff |archive-date=19 October 2019}}</ref> Ceres–Negros won the league's inaugural title.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Agcaoili |first1=Lance |title=Ceres Negros wins inaugural PFL crown |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2017/12/17/ceres-negros-wins-inaugural-pfl-crown/ |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=BusinessMirror |date=17 December 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201220052523/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2017/12/17/ceres-negros-wins-inaugural-pfl-crown/ |archive-date=20 December 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2018 preseason, his brother Mike was signed by Ceres–Negros.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Leyba |first1=Olmin |title=Ceres starts C League bid vs Myanmar |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2018/01/15/1777920/ceres-starts-c-league-bid-vs-myanmar |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=The Philippine Star |date=15 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220101941/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2018/01/15/1777920/ceres-starts-c-league-bid-vs-myanmar |archive-date=20 December 2020 |quote=[Mike] Ott moved from Angthong United to Ceres to join brother Manny}}</ref> In the AFC Cup group stage, Ott contributed a goal in their 9–0 thrashing of Boeung Ket, one of the biggest wins in the tournament's history.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf P. |title=Ceres hits AFC Cup milestone in drubbing of Boeung Ket |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/284077/ceres-hits-afc-cup-milestone-drubbing-boeung-ket |access-date=20 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=13 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823172044/https://sports.inquirer.net/284077/ceres-hits-afc-cup-milestone-drubbing-boeung-ket |archive-date=23 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=AFC Cup Final: 10 Facts and Figures |url=https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-cup/latest/news/afc-cup-final-10-facts-and-figures |website=the-afc.com |publisher=Asian Football Confederation (AFC) |access-date=20 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219020353/https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-cup/latest/news/afc-cup-final-10-facts-and-figures |archive-date=19 December 2019 |date=3 November 2019}}</ref> He later scored against Yangon United in the second leg of the ASEAN zonal semifinal. Despite losing the match, Ceres won the tie 6–5 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf P. |title=Ceres punches ticket to AFC Cup Asean zone final anew |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/297642/ceres-punches-ticket-afc-cup-asean-zone-final-anew |access-date=20 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=16 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710033639/https://sports.inquirer.net/297642/ceres-punches-ticket-afc-cup-asean-zone-final-anew |archive-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> The Ott brothers did not feature in the second leg of the ASEAN zonal final due to yellow cards from previous games. In a rematch with Home United, Ceres lost 3–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Go |first1=Beatrice |title=Ceres loses AFC Cup ASEAN crown to Home United |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/209152-results-ceres-negros-home-united-afc-cup-2018-august-8-2018/ |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=8 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009181210if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/results-ceres-negros-home-united-afc-cup-2018-august-8-2018 |archive-date=9 October 2020}}</ref> For their PFL opening match, the Ott brothers scored a goal each as Ceres defeated Kaya–Iloilo 2–1.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sevilla |first1=Jeremiah M. |title=Ott brothers lift Ceres over Kaya in PFL |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/04/05/sports/football-times/ott-brothers-lift-ceres-over-kaya-in-pfl/390754/ |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=The Manila Times |date=5 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220111143/https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/04/05/sports/football-times/ott-brothers-lift-ceres-over-kaya-in-pfl/390754/ |archive-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Ceres–Negros went on to defend their league title.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Go |first1=Beatrice |title=Ceres-Negros FC ices dominant run with 2nd PFL title |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/208196-ceres-negros-wins-2nd-philippines-football-league-title-july-25-2018/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=25 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024172930if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/ceres-negros-wins-2nd-philippines-football-league-title-july-25-2018 |archive-date=24 October 2020}}</ref>
In January 2019, Ott joined Ratchaburi Mitr Phol in the Thai League 1.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Sarthak |title=Philippines star Manuel Ott signs for Thai club Ratchaburi |url=https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/thai-league/1025982/philippines-star-manuel-ott-signs-for-thai-club-ratchaburi/ |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Fox Sports Asia |date=23 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125082428/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/thai-league/1025982/philippines-star-manuel-ott-signs-for-thai-club-ratchaburi/ |archive-date=25 January 2020}}</ref> However, in February, he sustained a shin injury during preseason training and was expected to be sidelined for three months.<ref>{{cite news |title=Philippines and Ratchaburi star Manny Ott set for lengthy absence due to injury |url=https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/thai-league/1038669/philippines-and-ratchaburi-star-manny-ott-set-for-lengthy-absence-due-to-injury/ |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Fox Sports Asia |date=8 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207065641/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/thai-league/1038669/philippines-and-ratchaburi-star-manny-ott-set-for-lengthy-absence-due-to-injury/ |archive-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> As of August, he remained sidelined.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf |title=Filipino booters Vying for Azkals inclusion making their case in Thailand |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/361477/filipino-booters-vying-for-azkals-inclusion-making-their-case-in-thailand |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=13 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913191240/https://sports.inquirer.net/361477/filipino-booters-vying-for-azkals-inclusion-making-their-case-in-thailand |archive-date=13 September 2019}}</ref> On 2 October, Ott made his Thai League 1 debut entering as a second-half substitute for compatriot Amin Nazari in a 2–2 draw with Sukhothai.<ref>{{cite news |title=เฉือนกันไม่ลง! สุโขทัยไร้ชัย7เกมติด เปิดรังแบ่งแต้มราชบุรี |url=https://www.siamsport.co.th/football/thaipremierleague/view/153416 |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Siamsport |date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214044944/https://www.siamsport.co.th/football/thaipremierleague/view/153416 |archive-date=14 February 2020 |language=th}}</ref> On 20 October, he started in Ratchaburi's home match against Bangkok United which also ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news |title="ปาตินโญ่"เบิ้ล! ราชบุรีรัวครึ่งหลัง ฮึดเจ๊าทรูแบงค็อก |url=https://www.siamsport.co.th/football/thaipremierleague/view/156272 |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Siamsport |date=20 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214032112/https://www.siamsport.co.th/football/thaipremierleague/view/156272 |archive-date=14 February 2020 |language=th}}</ref>
Ott re-joined Ceres–Negros on 6 February 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Philippines international Manny Ott returns to Ceres-Negros FC after Thai League 1 stint |url=https://www.foxsports.ph/football/asian-football/1063158/philippines-international-manny-ott-returns-to-ceres-negros-fc-after-thai-league-1-stint/ |access-date=13 February 2020 |publisher=FOX Sports Philippines |date=6 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207065702/https://www.foxsports.ph/football/asian-football/1063158/philippines-international-manny-ott-returns-to-ceres-negros-fc-after-thai-league-1-stint/ |archive-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> On 11 February, he started in Ceres' first AFC Cup match of the season against Cambodian champions Svay Rieng. As Ott was dribbling towards the goal, his teammate Bienve Marañón stole the ball and scored the third goal in their 4–0 win.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tan |first1=Gabriel |title=Ceres-Negros up and running in AFC Cup 2020 with Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng rout |url=https://www.foxsports.ph/football/asian-football/afc-cup/1063821/ceres-negros-up-and-running-in-afc-cup-2020-with-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-rout/ |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Fox Sports Philippines |date=11 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212165739/https://www.foxsports.ph/football/asian-football/afc-cup/1063821/ceres-negros-up-and-running-in-afc-cup-2020-with-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-rout/ |archive-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> He was credited with an assist for the play.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ceres-Negros opens AFC cup campaign with 4–0 win over Svay Rieng |url=https://ceresfootball.com/ceres-negros-opens-afc-cup-campaign-4-0-win-svay-rieng/ |access-date=14 February 2020 |agency=Ceres-Negros F.C. |publisher=Ceres Media |date=12 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214041105/https://ceresfootball.com/ceres-negros-opens-afc-cup-campaign-4-0-win-svay-rieng/ |archive-date=14 February 2020}}</ref> When Ceres–Negros became United City after an ownership change in mid-2020, the Ott brothers were re-signed by the new owners.<ref>{{cite news |last=Olivares |first=Rick |title=Ott brothers give United City a killer midfield |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2020/08/07/2033599/ott-brothers-give-united-city-killer-midfield |access-date=8 August 2020 |work=The Philippine Star |date=7 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008212213/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2020/08/07/2033599/ott-brothers-give-united-city-killer-midfield |archive-date=8 October 2020}}</ref> In their last PFL match of the season, he scored the consolation goal in their 2–1 loss to Kaya–Iloilo, the club's first domestic defeat in two years.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Go |first1=Beatrice |title=Kaya FC ends United City's 2-year perfect streak in PFL bubble |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/game-results-kaya-fc-united-city-november-9-2020/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117121838if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/game-results-kaya-fc-united-city-november-9-2020 |archive-date=17 November 2020}}</ref> Nonetheless, United City won the 2020 PFL.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morilla |first1=Juro |title=Still champs: United City FC bags 2020 PFL title |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/united-city-fc-bags-2020-philippines-league-title/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117223053if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/united-city-fc-bags-2020-philippines-league-title |archive-date=17 November 2020}}</ref> In December 2020, United City announced that Ott transferred to a Malaysian club.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Terrado |first1=Reuben |title=Manny Ott transfers to Malaysia after United City FC stint |url=https://www.spin.ph/football/pfl/manny-ott-transfers-to-malaysia-after-united-city-fc-stint-a795-20201216 |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Sports Interactive Network (SPIN) |date=16 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216124234/https://www.spin.ph/football/pfl/manny-ott-transfers-to-malaysia-after-united-city-fc-stint-a795-20201216 |archive-date=16 December 2020}}</ref>
Malaysia Super League club Melaka United announced the signing of Ott in January 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Zainal has faith in Ott and Lendric to score more goals |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2021/01/09/zainal-has-faith-in-ott-and-lendric-to-score-more-goals |access-date=10 January 2021 |work=The Star |date=9 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108233211/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2021/01/09/zainal-has-faith-in-ott-and-lendric-to-score-more-goals |archive-date=8 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author1=Farah Azharie |title=Neitzel: Selangor players must have winning mentality |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2021/01/656134/neitzel-selangor-players-must-have-winning-mentality |access-date=10 January 2021 |work=New Straits Times |date=10 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110153731/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2021/01/656134/neitzel-selangor-players-must-have-winning-mentality |archive-date=10 January 2021 |quote=Melaka have signed Philippines' midfielder Manuel Ott and Croatian forward Ivan Lendric.}}</ref>
He signed with Terengganu for the 2022 season,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web15.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2047138|title=Manuel Ott looking for quick success with the Turtles|date=27 January 2022|website=BERNAMA}}</ref> and Kedah Darul Aman for the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://makanbola.com/rasmi-manny-ott-sertai-kedah/|title=Rasmi: Manny Ott Sertai Kedah|date=13 December 2022}}</ref>
He rejoined Terengganu for the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/sukan/bola/2024/03/1221914/ott-kembali-ke-terengganu|title=Ott kembali ke Terengganu|date=10 March 2024}}</ref>
==International career== In 2010, a scout tasked to find eligible players in Europe for the Philippine national team invited Ott for a trial training camp in Taiwan. At that time, Ott was unaware that the Philippines had a national football team.<ref name="fromgermany">{{cite news |last1=Hartmann |first1=Katrin |title=From Germany, brothers Manny and Mike Ott help Azkals find football miracle |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/05/18/from-germany-brothers-manny-and-mike-ott-help-azkals-find-football-miracle |access-date=5 December 2018 |work=ABS-CBN Sports / Goethe-Institut |date=5 December 2018 }}</ref> He made his international debut for the Philippines on 16 January 2010 against Chinese Taipei. He played 60 minutes in a goalless draw.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.donaukurier.de/sport/jugendsport/art1811,2243411 |title=FC-Spieler im philippinischen Nationaltrikot |language=de |work=Donaukurier |location=Ingolstadt |format=fee required |date=4 February 2010 |access-date=27 July 2011 }}</ref> In June to July 2011, he featured in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where they beat Sri Lanka but were eliminated by Kuwait.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf |title=Philippine Team Azkals routs Sri Lanka, 4-0; next foe: Kuwait |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/20975/philippine-team-azkals-routs-sri-lanka-4-0-next-foe-kuwait |access-date=23 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=4 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904093641/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/20975/philippine-team-azkals-routs-sri-lanka-4-0-next-foe-kuwait |archive-date=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Flores |first1=Celest |title=Philippines bows to Kuwait, ends World Cup qualifying run |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/9309/philippines-vows-to-kuwait-ends-world-cup-qualifying-run |access-date=23 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=28 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223144205/https://sports.inquirer.net/9309/philippines-vows-to-kuwait-ends-world-cup-qualifying-run |archive-date=23 December 2020}}</ref> In December that year, he played in the 6–1 friendly defeat to LA Galaxy which featured David Beckham.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cadayona |first1=Russell |title=Azkals tinambakan ng LA Galaxy |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/12/04/754590/azkals-tinambakan-ng-la-galaxy |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=The Philippine Star |date=4 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223150157/https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/12/04/754590/azkals-tinambakan-ng-la-galaxy |archive-date=23 December 2020 |language=fil}}</ref>
He was a late addition in the Philippines U23 squad for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games after initially backing out due to other commitments.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/11/01/11/ott-play-azkals-sea-games |title=Ott to play for Azkals in SEA Games |work=ABS-CBN News |publisher=ABS-CBN |date=1 November 2011 |access-date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309234903/http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/01/11/ott-play-azkals-sea-games |archive-date=9 March 2016}}</ref> In their opening match, he scored Philippines' only goal in the 3–1 defeat to Vietnam.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Roy |last2=Quiteles |first2=Rodneil |title=Junior Azkals open SEA Games campaign with 3–1 loss to favorite Vietnam |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/237403/junior-azkals-open-sea-games-campaign-with-3-1-loss-to-favorite-vietnam/story/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=GMA News |date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201223111632/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/237403/junior-azkals-open-sea-games-campaign-with-3-1-loss-to-favorite-vietnam/story/ |archive-date=23 December 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> He then scored the opening goal in their 3–2 win over Laos, the Philippines' only win in the campaign.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Roy |last2=Quiteles |first2=Rodneil |title=SEAG: Jr Azkals grab 1st win, rally to nip Laos |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/238243/seag-jr-azkals-grab-1st-win-rally-to-nip-laos/story/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=GMA News |date=11 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223133205/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/238243/seag-jr-azkals-grab-1st-win-rally-to-nip-laos/story/ |archive-date=23 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Roy |title=2011: The year the Azkals revived Philippine football |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/football/243045/2011-the-year-the-azkals-revived-philippine-football/story/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=GMA News |date=30 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030035414/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/football/243045/2011-the-year-the-azkals-revived-philippine-football/story/ |archive-date=30 October 2018}}</ref>
Ott scored his first senior international goal in a 3–0 friendly win over Cambodia on 14 November 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf |title=Azkals settle for 3-0 drubbing of Cambodia |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/167955/azkals-settle-for-3-0-drubbing-of-cambodia |access-date=23 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=16 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219111918/http://sports.inquirer.net/167955/azkals-settle-for-3-0-drubbing-of-cambodia |archive-date=19 December 2015 |quote=An in-form Manny Ott fired his first international goal...}}</ref> Two weeks later, in the 2014 AFF Championship, he contributed a goal in Philippines' first-ever win over Indonesia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pinoys jubilant over Azkals' historic win |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/25/14/pinoys-jubilant-over-azkalss-historic-win |access-date=23 December 2020 |agency=ABS-CBN News |date=26 November 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125103942/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/25/14/pinoys-jubilant-over-azkalss-historic-win |archive-date=25 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Azkals Claim Historic Victory Vs Indonesia |url=https://pff.org.ph/2014/11/26/azkals-claim-historic-victory-vs-indonesia/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |publisher=Philippine Football Federation |date=26 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031023826/https://pff.org.ph/2014/11/26/azkals-claim-historic-victory-vs-indonesia/ |archive-date=31 October 2020}}</ref> Philippines reached the semi-finals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Football: 'Messi Jay' on target as Thailand reach AFF Suzuki Cup final |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-messi-jay-on-target-as-thailand-reach-aff-suzuki-cup-final |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=The Straits Times |date=10 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223161333/https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-messi-jay-on-target-as-thailand-reach-aff-suzuki-cup-final |archive-date=23 December 2020}}</ref>
In 2015 and 2016, he played in the qualifying matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Azkals stun Bahrain 2-1 in World Cup qualifier upset |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/96110-azkals-bahrain-fifa-world-cup-qualifier/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=11 June 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201223163730/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/azkals-bahrain-fifa-world-cup-qualifier |archive-date=23 December 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf |title=Azkals rout Yemen for 2nd win in World Cup Qualifiers |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/184601/ph-azkals-blank-yemen-for-2nd-win-in-world-cup-qualifying |access-date=23 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=17 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131154053/http://sports.inquirer.net/184601/ph-azkals-blank-yemen-for-2nd-win-in-world-cup-qualifying |archive-date=31 January 2016}}</ref> In one such match, on 29 March 2016, he scored against North Korea in a 3–2 win.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Del Rosario |first1=Paolo |title=Azkals shock North Korea, 3-2 |url=https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2016/03/29/Azkals-beat-North-Korea.html |access-date=23 December 2020 |publisher=CNN Philippines |date=30 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919165429/http://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2016/03/29/Azkals-beat-North-Korea.html |archive-date=19 September 2016 |url-status=dead |quote=...Manny Ott capped off a team move at the 84th minute to equalize, 2-2.}}</ref> On 7 October, Ott and his brother Mike played their first international match together as the latter scored on his debut in a 3–1 friendly loss to Bahrain.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reyes |first1=Jaelle Nevin |title=Azkals fall to Bahrain in friendly |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/10/08/sports/football-times/azkals-fall-bahrain-friendly/290148/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=The Manila Times |date=8 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223171030/https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/10/08/sports/football-times/azkals-fall-bahrain-friendly/290148/ |archive-date=23 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Bahrain tops Azkals despite Mike Ott's debut goal |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/148549-bahrain-tops-azkals-friendly/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=7 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030133429if_/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/bahrain-tops-azkals-friendly |archive-date=30 October 2020}}</ref> In November, the Ott brothers featured in the 2016 AFF Championship but the team failed to clear the group stage.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tan |first1=Gabriel |title=Phil Younghusband rescues AFF point for Philippines vs. Indonesia |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-football-asia/story/3000682/phil-younghusband-rescues-aff-point-for-philippines-vs-indonesia |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=ESPN |date=22 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223172921/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-football-asia/story/3000682/phil-younghusband-rescues-aff-point-for-philippines-vs-indonesia |archive-date=23 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Thailand tops Azkals, eliminates PH in Suzuki Cup group stage |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/153657-thailand-tops-azkals-su/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=25 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108122024/http://www.rappler.com/sports/football/thailand-tops-azkals-su |archive-date=8 November 2020}}</ref>
In 2017 and 2018, Ott featured in the third round of qualifiers for the 2019 Asian Cup.<ref>{{cite news |title=Football: Younghusbands key Azkals draw with Yemen |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/05/17/football-younghusbands-key-azkals-draw-with-yemen |access-date=23 December 2020 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=5 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125063406/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/05/17/football-younghusbands-key-azkals-draw-with-yemen |archive-date=25 January 2020 |url-status=live |quote=Good thing Manny Ott conspired with James Younghusband, whose header knotted the score in the 73rd.}}</ref> Their 2–1 win over Tajikistan on 27 March 2018 sealed their qualification for their first-ever Asian Cup campaign.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerrero |first1=Bob |title=Philippines 2, Tajikistan 1: Postgame thoughts on a perfect night for Pinoy football |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/199108-philippine-azkals-tajikistan-postgame-thoughts/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=28 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813021928/https://rappler.com/sports/philippine-azkals-tajikistan-postgame-thoughts |archive-date=13 August 2020 |url-status=live |quote=...Kevin Ingreso and Manny Ott, stationed in front of the centerbacks...}}</ref> Ott also played in the 2018 AFF Championship.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Go |first1=Beatrice |title=Azkals return to 2018 Suzuki Cup semis in Indonesia draw |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/217520-results-philippines-indonesia-game-suzuki-cup-november-25-2018/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=25 November 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805032135/https://rappler.com/sports/football/results-philippines-indonesia-game-suzuki-cup-november-25-2018 |archive-date=5 August 2020}}</ref> However, due to injury, he missed the second leg of the semi-finals in which Vietnam eliminated the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf |title=No more miracles: Vietnam ousts Philippine Azkals |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/330421/no-more-miracles-vietnam-ousts-philippine-azkals |access-date=23 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207121353/https://sports.inquirer.net/330421/no-more-miracles-vietnam-ousts-philippine-azkals |archive-date=7 December 2018}}</ref>
The 2019 AFC Asian Cup was Philippines' first-ever appearance in the tournament. Ott played in all three matches of their winless campaign.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Leyba |first1=Olmin |title=Coach lauds Azkals' tough stand vs Korea |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/01/09/1883490/coach-lauds-azkals-tough-stand-vs-korea |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=The Philippine Star |date=9 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206202409/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/01/09/1883490/coach-lauds-azkals-tough-stand-vs-korea |archive-date=6 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tupas |first1=Cedelf |title=Asian Cup: China pins second loss on PH Azkals |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/334109/asian-cup-china-pins-second-loss-on-ph-azkals |access-date=23 December 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=11 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714161538/https://sports.inquirer.net/334109/asian-cup-china-pins-second-loss-on-ph-azkals |archive-date=14 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerrero |first1=Bob |title=Nothing but praise for the Azkals |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/221176-asian-cup-2019-philippines-nothing-but-praise-azkals/ |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=Rappler |date=17 January 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926224804/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/asian-cup-2019-philippines-nothing-but-praise-azkals |archive-date=26 September 2020}}</ref>
===International goals=== :''Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ott goal''.
{| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals scored by Manuel Ott |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition !scope="col" class="unsortable"|{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | align="center"|1 || 14 November 2014 || Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila || {{fb|CAM}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"| 3–0 || Friendly || <ref>{{cite news|last1=Sacamos|first1=Karlos|title=Azkals build up confidence ahead of Suzuki Cup with three-goal win over Cambodia|url=http://www.spin.ph/football/news/azkals-blank-cambodia-in-last-tuneup-before-suzuki-cup|access-date=16 November 2014|work=Sports Interactive Network Philippines|date=14 November 2014}}</ref> |- | align="center"|2 || 25 November 2014 || Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi || {{fb|IDN}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"| 4–0 || 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup ||<ref>{{cite web|title=Azkals back in Suzuki Cup semis after historic win over Indonesia |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/389698/sports/football/azkals-back-in-suzuki-cup-semis-after-historic-win-over-indonesia |work=GMA Network |date=25 November 2014 |access-date=25 November 2014}}</ref> |- | align="center"|3 || 30 March 2015 || Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain || {{fb|BHR}} || align="center"|1–2 || align="center"|1–2 || Friendly || <ref>{{cite news|title=Azkals bow to Bahrain in friendly|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/azkals-bow-to-bahrain-in-friendly|access-date=31 March 2015|publisher=InterAksyon.com|date=31 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402181811/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/azkals-bow-to-bahrain-in-friendly|archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref> |- | align="center"|4 || 29 March 2016 || Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila || {{fb|PRK}} || align="center"|2–2 || align="center"|3–2 || 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier || <ref>{{cite news|title=PH Azkals stun North Korea with late comeback|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/127505-philippine-azkals-defeat-north-korea-qualifiers/|access-date=29 March 2016|publisher=Rappler|date=29 March 2016}}</ref> |}
==Personal life== Ott was born to a German father and a Filipina mother from Boracay.<ref name="Merkur Online" /> He has two younger brothers, twins Mike and Marco. The Ott brothers grew up in Pfaffenhofen, Germany though they visited their mother's homeland almost annually. Manuel settled in the Philippines in 2014 and Mike followed in 2017.<ref name="fromgermany"/> Ott is also known as "Manny".<ref name="Return_Ceres">{{cite news |last1=Co |first1=Adrian Stewart |title=Ott returns to Ceres ahead AFC League campaign |url=https://www.panaynews.net/ott-returns-to-ceres-ahead-afc-league-campaign/ |access-date=18 December 2020 |work=Panay News |date=10 February 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201218200349/https://www.panaynews.net/ott-returns-to-ceres-ahead-afc-league-campaign/ |archive-date=18 December 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Honours== '''Ceres–Negros / United City''' * Philippines Football League: 2017, 2018, 2020<ref name=soccerway /> *United Football League: 2015<ref name=soccerway>{{soccerway|manuel-gelito-ott/165556}}</ref> * United Football League Cup runner-up: 2015,<ref name="15UFLcup" /> 2016<ref name=soccerway />
==Notes== {{Notelist}}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == *{{NFT|35939}} *{{FIFA player|345356}} {{Philippines squad 2019 AFC Asian Cup}}
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