Andranik Hakobyan (footballer) explained

Andranik Hakobyan (hy|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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Andranik Hakobyan. Soccerway. 2 June 2024.
2. Web site: Andranik Hakobyan is a newcomer to the Armenian national team. Who he is and where he comes from. May 22, 2024. Sportball24.com. 2 June 2024.
3. Web site: Valencia CF makes the incorporation of Andranik Hakobyan official. eaportbase. 2 June 2024. Xavi. Jorquera. February 22, 2024.
4. Web site: Andranik Hakobyan, on trial in the Villarreal CF quarry. esportbase. 2 June 2024. Xavi. Jorquera. January 19, 2024.
5. Web site: Valencia CF signs central defender Andranik Hakobyan. Eldesmarque. 24 February 2024. 2 June 2024.
6. Web site: Andranik Hakobyan signs for Valencia CF. Las Provincias. 2 June 2024. 12 February 2024. Alberto. Moll.
7. Web site: Andranik Hakobyan podría llegar al Valencia. One Football. 2 June 2024. 20 February 2024.
8. Web site: Andranik Hakobyan and Gor Manvelyan gave their first interview in the Armenian national team. Sportball24.com. 2 June 2024. May 27, 2024.
9. Web site: Armenian national team started the training camp. ffa.am. 2 June 2024. 27 May 2024.