Hrayr Mkoyan

Hrayr Mkoyan
Personal information
Full nameHrayr Hovhannesi Mkoyan
Date of birth2 September 1986
Place of birthLeninakan, Armenian SSR
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionCentre back
Club information
Current team
Esteghlal
Number15
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2005–2010Shirak Gyumri38(2)
2007–2008→ Ararat Yerevan (loan)47(0)
2009–2010→ Ulisses Yerevan (loan)27(3)
2010–2011Mika Yerevan50(2)
2011–2012Spartak Nalchik1(0)
2012–2014Shirak Gyumri18(1)
2013→ Dynamo (loan)6(1)
2014–Esteghlal19(0)
National team‡
2007–2008Armenia U-217(0)
2009–Armenia32(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:57, 16 March 2014 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15:33, 5 September 2014 (UTC)

Hrayr Mkoyan (Armenian: Հրայր Մկոյան, born on 2 September 1986 in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union) is an Armenian football player who currently plays defender for the Armenian national team and for Iran Pro League club Esteghlal.

Club career

Ararat Yerevan

Hrayr Mkoyan spent his youth career at Shirak Gyumri. He debuted for the first team at 18 years of age. In 2007, Mkoyan attracted breeders from Ararat Yerevan. For two seasons at the Yerevan team, Hrayr spent 47 meetings. Normal performance for the club prevented a permanent objective and subjective pressure on Ararat.[1]

Ulisses

In 2009, Mkoyan moved on loan to the capital club Ulisses Yerevan, with whom he won third place in the 2009 Armenian Premier League. However, after the lease agreement, Hrayr left Ulisses and signed a two-year contract with Mika Yerevan.[2]

Mika

On December 22, 2009, at the headquarters of the Football Federation of Armenia ceremony of awarding the players of last season took place, during which the winner of the award Armenian Footballer of the Year in 2009 was declared. Based on the voting, Hrayr took second place, losing the title to Henrikh Mkhitaryan.[3]

Spartak Nalchik

On January 12, 2012, Mkoyan signed an agreement with the semi-annual club Spartak Nalchik. According to the agreement, if the Spartak will retain a place in the Russian Premier League, the contract will be extended for two years. Otherwise Hrayr leave the club in the status of a free agent.[4] Spartak took the last place in the First Division, and fell to the Russian National Football League, and Mkoyan became a free agent.

Shirak

In June, it was reported Mkoyan return to his native club Shirak Gyumri. Mkoyan himself did not refuse such an opportunity, if any. The parties were clearly set to work, and in the middle of the month the contract flock signature of both parties. Mkoyan officially returned to the location of the club where his career began, and the club returned to the existing experienced players to participate not only in the domestic competition, but also in European competition. The agreement is designed for six months.[5]

Loan to Dynamo

On February 9, 2013, Mkoyan tried out for Czech club Dynamo České Budějovice.[6] He joined the club two days later. According to head coach Miroslav Soukup, “Mkoyan made a good impression in a short time, and I think he will make our team stronger.” A contract valid until the end of next season was signed.[7]

Esteghlal

On 16 June 2014, Mkoyan joined Iran Pro League club Esteghlal. He signed a two-year contract with the club.

Club career statistics

Last Update 15 February 2015

Club performance League Cup Continental ...
Season Club League Apps Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
iranian pro league League Hazfi Cup Asia Total
2014–15EsteghlalIran Pro League1801000190
Total Iran 1801000190

International career

Between performances for Ararat Yerevan, Mkoyan was involved in the ranks of the youth Armenia U-21 national team, which he played seven games for.

Since 2009, he plays for the Armenia national football team. Mkoyan debuted on September 9, 2009, in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Belgium. The match took place in the Yerevan Republican Stadium and ended 2–1 in victory of the Armenian national team.

Honours

Club

Armenia Ararat Yerevan

Armenia Ulisses Yerevan

Armenia Mika Yerevan

References

  1. ↑ А судьи кто? (in Russian). Sergey Margaryan, vestikavkaza.ru. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  2. ↑ Грайр Мкоян: в любой момент готов помочь нашей национальной сборной (in Russian). Suren Manukyan, ArmFootball.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Генрих Мхитарян – лучший футболист Армении 2009 годa" (in Russian). ArmFootball.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Грайр Мкоян заключил контракт со «Спартаком» (in Russian). armsport.am. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. ↑ Грайр Мкоян вернулся в «Ширак» (in Russian). armsport.am. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  6. ↑ Հայաստանի հավաքականի պաշտպանը փորձաշրջան է անցնում չեխական ակումբում (in Armenian). sport.news.am. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Հրայր Մկոյանը չեխական «Դինամոյում» կխաղա մինչեւ հաջորդ մրցաշրջանի ավարտը (in Armenian). sport.news.am. Retrieved 23 March 2013.

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