Moreno Merenda
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Moreno Merenda, is a Swiss footballer, currently playing for FC Vaduz
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, and began his football career at home town club FC Baar. He made the transition to professional football in 1995, moving to the Swiss team FC Luzern. After signing for Liechtenstein-based FC Vaduz
in 2001, Merenda enjoyed two personally successful seasons, where he managed to earn the interest of his next club FC St. Gallen
. Although unable to secure a regular place in the lineup, he regularly scored for his side. He was thus held in high regard by fans and the press.
Being unhappy with the personal situation in St. Gallen, the club made the striker available for loan in December 2005.
In January 2006, Merenda joined FC Schaffhausen on trial.
The 2006–2007 season saw Merenda on top form again as he hit 22 goals in 34 appearances for his new club Neuchâtel Xamax
, helping them earn promotion to the Swiss Super League
. Having made 65 appearances for Xamax over two seasons, he rejoined his former club St. Gallen for the 2008-2009 season.
FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz is a Liechtenstein football club from Vaduz, that play in the Swiss Football League. The club plays at the national Rheinpark Stadion, which has a capacity of 6,127 when all seated but has additional standing places in the North and South ends of the ground, giving a total stadium capacity...
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Career
Merenda was born in BaarBaar
-Places:* Baar, Switzerland, a municipality in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland* Baar, Swabia, a town in western Bavaria, Germany* Baar, Rhineland-Palatinate, a municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany...
, and began his football career at home town club FC Baar. He made the transition to professional football in 1995, moving to the Swiss team FC Luzern. After signing for Liechtenstein-based FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz is a Liechtenstein football club from Vaduz, that play in the Swiss Football League. The club plays at the national Rheinpark Stadion, which has a capacity of 6,127 when all seated but has additional standing places in the North and South ends of the ground, giving a total stadium capacity...
in 2001, Merenda enjoyed two personally successful seasons, where he managed to earn the interest of his next club FC St. Gallen
FC St. Gallen
Football Club St. Gallen 1879 is a Swiss football club based in St. Gallen. The club is currently playing in the 2011/12 Swiss Challenge League.-Brief history:...
. Although unable to secure a regular place in the lineup, he regularly scored for his side. He was thus held in high regard by fans and the press.
Being unhappy with the personal situation in St. Gallen, the club made the striker available for loan in December 2005.
In January 2006, Merenda joined FC Schaffhausen on trial.
The 2006–2007 season saw Merenda on top form again as he hit 22 goals in 34 appearances for his new club Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
, helping them earn promotion to the Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
. Having made 65 appearances for Xamax over two seasons, he rejoined his former club St. Gallen for the 2008-2009 season.