Andrea Merenda

Andrea Merenda (born 10 June 1977 in Milan) is an Italian football midfielder who currently plays for Marconi Stallions in the NSW Premier League.

Andrea Merenda
Personal information
Full name Andrea Merenda
Date of birth (1977-06-10) 10 June 1977
Place of birth Milan, Italy
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Central Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Marconi Stallions
Number 30
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1998 A.C. Pro Sesto
1998–2001 Gualdo Calcio
2001–2002 Usmate
2002–2005 A.C. Mantova
2003–2004 Belluno (loan)
2004–2005A.S. Casale Calcio (loan)
2005–2006 US Poggibonsi
2006 Alghero Calcio
2007 Calcio Magenta
2007–2008 ASD Santarcangelo
2008–2009 Calcio Lecco
2009–present Central Coast Mariners 0 (0)
Marconi Stallions
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 September 2007
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22 October 2007

Biography

Merenda playing for the Central Coast Mariners

Merenda had been in training with the Mariners for a month before earning his shot at the Hyundai A-League, having most recently completed the 2007/08 Italian Serie C1 campaign with Calcio Lecco, an historic club from the north of Italy once coached by Roberto Donadoni.

Born in Milan, Merenda came to Australia seeking a fresh challenge after 16 seasons in his home country that included stints at nine clubs across various divisions – peaking with six seasons in the third-tier Serie C1, a division that once pitted Merenda against current Qantas Socceroo Carl Valeri.

Equally at home in defence or midfield, Merenda was introduced to the yellow and navy set up as short-term cover for injured attacking ace Ahmad Elrich. Merenda's signing, albeit on a short-term basis, was a significant one for the Mariners, who until his capture had yet to engage the services of a foreign player from abroad. He was released after failing to break into the first team.

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