Manias is an experienced striker who has tallied 51 career goals in the Super League and 39 career goals in Super League 2 (as of the start of the 2026/27 season), and has also played in the top divisions of Belgium, Poland, and Cyprus. Born in Rhodes, Manias spent three-and-a-half seasons on his home island with Diagoras and Apollon Kalythion before arriving in Kallithea. Manias joined AKFC in February 2026 and contributed three goals and two assists in 10 appearances to close out the 2025/26 season.