Andranik Hakobyan (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andranik Hakobyan Marukyan | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Valencia | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Valencia CF | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Elche | ||
| 2024- | Valencia | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023- | Armenia U17 | 2 | (0) |
Andranik Hakobyan Marukyan (born 4 September 2007) is an Armenian footballer who plays as a defender for Valencia. He is an Armenia youth international.[1]
Club career[edit]
He was born in the Valencian Community area of Spain. He was in the youth system at Elche.[2] After also training with Villareal, he joined the youth set-up at Valencia in February 2024, signing a one-year contract with the option of a further two.[3][4]
Style of play[edit]
He primarily plays as a central defender but can also play at fullback.[2][5][6]
International career[edit]
An Armenian youth international.[7] He received his first call-up to the senior Armenia national football team in May 2024 ahead of friendly matches against Slovenia on June 4 and Kazakhstan on June 7.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Andranik Hakobyan". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Andranik Hakobyan is a newcomer to the Armenian national team. Who he is and where he comes from". Sportball24.com. May 22, 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Jorquera, Xavi (February 22, 2024). "Valencia CF makes the incorporation of Andranik Hakobyan official". eaportbase. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Jorquera, Xavi (January 19, 2024). "Andranik Hakobyan, on trial in the Villarreal CF quarry". esportbase. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Valencia CF signs central defender Andranik Hakobyan". Eldesmarque. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Moll, Alberto (12 February 2024). "Andranik Hakobyan signs for Valencia CF". Las Provincias. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Andranik Hakobyan podría llegar al Valencia". One Football. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Andranik Hakobyan and Gor Manvelyan gave their first interview in the Armenian national team". Sportball24.com. May 27, 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Armenian national team started the training camp". ffa.am. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.