Andrea Merenda

Chiellini playing for the Bianconeri in 2012
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
Team 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)
2004–2005	→ A.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
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 September 2007 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 October 2007

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

Biography

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.

Merenda playing for the Central Coast Mariners

References

External links

• Central Coast Mariners profile