Andranik Hakobyan (Armenian: Անդրանիկ Հակոբյան; born 4 October 2005) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Valencia Juvenil. Born in Spain, he is an Armenia youth international.[1]
Club career
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
He primarily plays as a central defender but can also play at fullback.[2][5][6]
International career
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
- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hakobyan and the second or maternal family name is Marukyan.
- ^ "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. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Jorquera, Xavi (22 February 2024). "Valencia CF makes the incorporation of Andranik Hakobyan official". eaportbase. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Jorquera, Xavi (19 January 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. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Armenian national team started the training camp". ffa.am. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.