Meriton Korenica

Meriton Korenica (born 15 November 1996) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga I club CFR Cluj and the Kosovo national team.

Manisa
On 3 September 2023, Korenica signed a two-year contract with TFF First League club Manisa with an option for a further year, and received squad number 77. Manisa reportedly paid a €200,000 transfer fee. His debut with Manisa came fourteen days later against Giresunspor after coming on as a substitute at 57th minute in place of Kerim Frei.

Return to Ballkani as loan
On 29 January 2024, Korenica returned to Kosovo Superleague side Ballkani, on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.

International career
Korenica represented Kosovo U21 at 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications and played in four matches as a substitute. On 22 January 2018, he received a call-up from Kosovo for the friendly match against Azerbaijan. The match however was cancelled two days later, which prolonged his debut.

On 31 August 2023, Korenica received again a call-up from Kosovo for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Switzerland and Romania. His debut with Kosovo came nine days later in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Switzerland after coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute in place of Milot Rashica, and assists in his side's second goal during a 2–2 home draw.

Honours
Prishtina
 * Kosovar Cup: 2019–20
 * Kosovar Supercup runner-up: 2018

Ballkani
 * Kosovo Superleague: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
 * Kosovar Cup: 2023–24
 * Kosovar Supercup: 2022

Individual
 * "Star of the Week" Award: 2022–23 (Round 9)