[[File:Kenny Moreno.jpg|thumb|Kenny Moreno playing for Icos Crema in 2012. (''Placeholder for image, if available'')]]
Kenny Moreno Pino (born December 29, 1979) is a Colombian former professional [[volleyball]] player who played as an [[outside hitter]]. She was a prominent member of the [[Colombia women's national volleyball team]] and had an extensive club career across multiple top leagues in Europe and South America.
Early Life and Career
Born in Bahía Solano, Chocó, Colombia, Kenny Moreno began her volleyball journey in her home country before embarking on an international professional career. Her early experiences in professional volleyball included playing in leagues in South America, specifically in Argentina and Brazil, which prepared her for a long and successful career abroad.Club Career
Moreno's professional club career spanned over two decades, seeing her compete in some of the most competitive volleyball leagues worldwide.South America
She started her professional career in South America, playing for notable clubs like [[Minas Tênis Clube]] in Brazil and various teams in the Argentine league before making her move to Europe.Europe
Moreno gained significant recognition for her performances in several European leagues, known for their high level of competition.- Spain: She played for [[CV Tenerife]] (Tenerife Marichal), which was one of Spain's leading clubs during her time there.
- Italy: Moreno spent numerous seasons in the highly competitive Italian [[Women's Volleyball League Serie A1|Serie A1]] and [[Women's Volleyball League Serie A2|Serie A2]] leagues. Her notable Italian clubs include [[Scavolini Pesaro]], where she contributed to winning the Italian Supercup in 2006. She also played for [[Yamamay Busto Arsizio]], [[Icos Crema]], and [[Promoball Flero]].
- Azerbaijan: She also competed in the Azerbaijani Super League, which emerged as a significant force in European volleyball. With [[Azerrail Baku]], she notably won the [[2010–11 CEV Challenge Cup]]. She also had a stint with [[Lokomotiv Baku]].
- Turkey: Moreno played for Turkish giants [[Eczacıbaşı VitrA]], one of the most successful clubs in the country, and later for [[Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor]].
- Romania: Her extensive career also included a period playing in the Romanian [[Divizia A1 (women's volleyball)|Divizia A1]].
International Career
Moreno was a long-standing and crucial member of the [[Colombia women's national volleyball team]]. She proudly represented her country in various international competitions, demonstrating her leadership and powerful attacking skills. Her appearances include:- [[South American Volleyball Championship]]s
- [[Pan American Games]]
- [[FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix]]
Her experience and scoring ability were vital assets for the Colombian national team throughout her tenure.
Awards and Honors
Club- 2006 [[Italian Volleyball Supercup]] – Champion, with [[Scavolini Pesaro]]
- 2010–11 [[CEV Challenge Cup]] – Champion, with [[Azerrail Baku]]
References
- {{cite web|url=https://www.legavolleyfemminile.it/player.asp?id=MOR-KEN-79|title=Legavolleyfemminile Profile|publisher=Legavolleyfemminile.it}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.cev.eu/player/13012/kenny-moreno-pino|title=CEV Player Profile|publisher=CEV.eu}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.worldofvolley.com/player/206/kenny-moreno.html|title=WorldofVolley Profile|publisher=WorldofVolley.com}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.volleybox.net/kenny-moreno-p1100|title=Volleybox Profile|publisher=Volleybox.net}}