FC Alashkert

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Alashkert
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Full nameFootball Club Alashkert
NicknameTemplate:Pluralize from textԴեղինները (The Yellows)
Founded1990; 36 years ago (1990)
GroundAlashkert Stadium
Capacity6,850
Owner(s)Bagrat Navoyan & Anton Zingarevich
ManagerVahe Gevorgyan
LeagueArmenian Premier League
2025–264th of 10
Websitefcalashkert.com
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Football Club Alashkert (Template:Langx), commonly known as Alashkert, is an Armenian football club based in the capital Yerevan, founded in 1990 in Martuni and after folding in 2000 re-founded in 2011. They currently play in the Armenian Premier League. The home stadium of the team is the Alashkert Stadium in Yerevan. The club headquarters are located on Saryan street 25, Yerevan.[1] Although based in Yerevan they are in fact named after the historic town of Alashkert in the Western Armenia, now Eleşkirt.

Alashkert have won the Armenian Premier League title on four occasions and the Armenian Cup once. The club has also won the Armenian Supercup three times.

They are owned by Bagrat Navoyan, a businessman and founder of Bagretour LLC, and have a cooperation agreement with the Brazilian club Botafogo since August 2017.[2]

In 2021, Alashkert qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League, become the first club from Armenia to qualify for a UEFA organsied club competition.

History

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Club logo between 2012 and 2017

Football Club Alashkert was founded in 1990 in the town of Martuni of Gegharkunik Province. In 1992, the team played in the Premier League representing Martuni and using the City Stadium of the town as their home venue. However, at the end of the season the team finished last in the table, being relegated to the First League. As a result, the club withdrew from the competition.

In 1998, FC Alashkert returned to professional football and participated in the First League finishing the table in 6th position. In 1999, they did not participate in the First League competition and later in early 2000, the club was dissolved.

Revival in 2011

In late 2011, FC Alashkert were re-founded by Bagrat Navoyan, a businessman native of Martuni. They entered the 2012–13 Armenian First League competition and won the championship, booking their place in the Armenian Premier League for the 2013–14 season. In 2012–2013, the team was managed by the former Armenian player Albert Sarkisyan.[3]

Relocation to Yerevan in 2013

In February 2013, the club purchased the Nairi Stadium in Yerevan, to become the official venue of their home games. As a result, the club was officially relocated from Martuni to Yerevan starting from the 2013–14 season.

2013/14 Season-Present

In the 2013/14 season, Alashkert finished bottom of the table. However, they weren't relegated.

In the 2014/15 Alashkert secured a 4th placed finish and a spot in the Europa League Qualifiers.

The 2015/16 season saw Alashkert have a superb performance in the Armenian Premier League, winning the title after a tough battle with runners-up Shirak SC.

The 2016/17 season saw Alashkert win the Armenian league title for the second consecutive season.

The 2017/18 season marked a zenith for Alashkert as they clinched the title for the third consecutive time, establishing their dominance in Armenian football. This achievement underscored the club's strategic prowess and the skillful execution of their players on the field.

Facing the challenge of sustaining peak performance, Alashkert secured a fourth-place finish in the 2018/19 season.

However, the subsequent season, 2019/20, demonstrated the team's ability to recalibrate and maintain a competitive edge, resulting in a commendable third-place finish.

The narrative took an exhilarating turn in the 2020/21 season when Alashkert, fueled by a renewed sense of purpose, once again secured the title, adding another chapter to their storied legacy. Alashkert also finished runners-up in the Armenian Cup, losing 3-1 in the final to Ararat. In 2021 Alashkert also won the Armenian Supercup, defeating Ararat 1-0 to secure the trophy.

In the 2021/22 season, Alashkert maintained a competitive stance, securing a third-place finish.

The recent 2022/23 season saw the club finish in fourth place, inviting strategic reflection and a renewed commitment to future seasons.

In December 2017, Alashkert entered into partnerships with Brazilian clubs Botafogo and Fluminense.[4][5]

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Domestic record

League records of Alashkert FC:[7]

Season League National Cup Europe Top goalscorer Manager
Division Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Name League
1990 Soviet Lower Second League 17 18 7 5 6 29 37 19
1991 17 38 12 4 22 51 79 28
1992 Armenian Premier League 24 22 5 2 15 38 58 12 Quarter-final Template:Flagicon Albert Ohanyan
1993–97 No Participation
1998 Armenian First League 6 24 9 8 7 30 25 30 Preliminary round
1999 10 First round
2000–11
No Participation
2012–13 Armenian First League 1 36 24 6 6 80 31 78 Quarter-final Template:Flagicon Vardan Petrosyan 15 Template:Flagicon Albert Sarkisyan
2013–14 Armenian Premier League 8 28 6 6 16 38 69 24 Quarter-final Template:Flagicon Mihran Manasyan 17 Template:Flagicon Armen Sanamyan
Template:Flagicon Armen Gyulbudaghyants
2014–15 4 28 10 8 10 32 35 38 Semi-final Template:Flagicon Mihran Manasyan 9 Template:Flagicon Abraham Khashmanyan
2015–16 1 28 16 7 5 50 24 55 Semi-final UEL 2Q Template:Flagicon Mihran Manasyan
Template:Flagicon Héber
16
2016–17 1 30 19 7 4 59 26 64 Quarter-final UCL 2Q Template:Flagicon Mihran Manasyan
Template:Flagicon Artak Yedigaryan
13
2017–18 1 30 14 8 8 44 31 50 Runners Up UCL 2Q Template:Flagicon Artak Yedigaryan 13 Template:Flagicon Abraham Khashmanyan
Template:Flagicon Varuzhan Sukiasyan
2018–19 4 32 15 6 11 37 27 51 Winner UEL 3Q Template:Flagicon Uroš Nenadović 6 Template:Flagicon Varuzhan Sukiasyan
Template:Flagicon Aram Voskanyan
Template:Flagicon Abraham Khashmanyan
2019–20 3 28 14 5 9 51 31 47 Quarter-final UEL 2Q Template:Flagicon Aleksandar Glišić 11 Template:Flagicon Abraham Khashmanyan
Template:Flagicon Armen Adamyan (Caretaker)
Template:Flagicon Yegishe Melikyan
2020–21 1 24 13 7 4 25 15 46 Runners Up UEL 1Q Template:Flagicon David Davidyan 5 Template:Flagicon Yegishe Melikyan
Template:Flagicon Abraham Khashmanyan
Template:Flagicon Aleksandr Grigoryan
2021–22 3 32 14 9 9 38 30 51 Quarter-final UECL GS Template:Flagicon José Embaló 7 Template:Flagicon Aleksandr Grigoryan
Template:Flagicon Milan Milanović
Template:Flagicon Aram Voskanyan
2022–23 4 36 20 6 10 58 37 66 Quarter-final UECL 1QR Template:Flagicon Bladimir Díaz 11 Template:Flagicon Karen Barseghyan
Template:Flagicon Vahe Gevorgyan
2023–24 5 36 13 6 17 54 56 45 Second Round UECL 2QR Template:Flagicon Levan Kutalia 12 Template:Flagicon Vahe Gevorgyan
2024–25 9 30 6 8 16 24 52 26 Second Round - Template:Flagicon Sargis Metoyan 8 Template:Flagicon Abraham Khashmanyan
Template:Flagicon Edgar Torosyan
Template:Flagicon Albert Safaryan
2025–26 4 27 16 5 6 42 23 53 Preliminary Round - Template:Flagicon Karen Nalbandyan 14 Template:Flagicon Vahe Gevorgyan

Records

Europe

Alashkert first qualified for the Europa League 2015–16 qualification round 1, after gaining 4th place in the Armenian Premier League 2014–2015. In the first round Alashkert drew the Scottish club St Johnstone. Despite the fact that St Johnstone were considered as the favourites, Alashkert were victorious after the two games and were able to create a sensation. In the second round, Alashkert had to meet the Kazakh side Kairat. In the first game Alashkert were defeated 3–0. In the second game, Alashkert were able to achieve victory as a result of a last-minute winner scored by Heber Araujo, 2–1. However this was not enough to qualify for the third round.

Alashkert were the first ever Armenian side to play in a European group stage after defeating Kairat 3–2 on 12 August 2021. They played Rangers in the play-off for the Europa League, but lost 1–0 on aggregate. As a result, they dropped into the Europa Conference League group stage, where they were drawn in a group alongside Maccabi Tel Aviv, HJK Helsinki and LASK. After losing their first five matches, Alashkert managed to draw 1–1 against Maccabi Tel Aviv on matchday six, which was the first ever point earned by an Armenian side in any UEFA group stage.

European record

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The squad for the first match for an Armenian side in group stage history for the UEFA Conference League match against Maccabi Tel-Aviv on 14 September 2021
As of match played 3 August 2023
Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD
UEFA Champions League 14 3 5 6 12 20 –8
UEFA Europa League 17 7 3 7 17 23 –6
UEFA Europa Conference League 12 3 2 7 15 23 –8
Total 43 13 10 20 44 66 –22
Season Competition Round Opponent Home Away Aggregate Note
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2Q Template:Flagicon Kairat 2–1 0–3 2–4 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2016–17 UEFA Champions League 1Q Template:Flagicon Santa Coloma 3–0 0–0 3–0 File:Symbol keep vote.svg
2Q Template:Flagicon Dinamo Tbilisi 1–1 0–2 1–3 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2017–18 UEFA Champions League 1Q Template:Flagicon Santa Coloma 1–0 1–1 2–1 File:Symbol keep vote.svg
2Q Template:Flagicon BATE Borisov 1–3 1–1 2–4 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2018–19 UEFA Champions League 1Q Template:Flagicon Celtic 0–3 0–3 0–6 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
UEFA Europa League 2Q Template:Flagicon Sutjeska Nikšić 0–0 1–0 1–0 File:Symbol keep vote.svg
3Q Template:Flagicon CFR Cluj 0−2 0–5 0–7 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2019–20 UEFA Europa League 1Q Template:Flagicon Makedonija GP 3–1 3–0 6–1 File:Symbol keep vote.svg
2Q Template:Flagicon FCSB 0−3 3–2 3–5 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2020–21 UEFA Europa League 1Q Template:Flagicon Renova 0−1 Template:Screen reader-only 0–1 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2021–22 UEFA Champions League 1Q Template:Flagicon Connah's Quay Nomads 1–0 (a.e.t.) 2–2 3–2 File:Symbol keep vote.svg
2Q Template:Flagicon Sheriff Tiraspol 0−1 1−3 1–4 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
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PO Template:Flagicon Rangers 0–0 0–1 0–1 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
UEFA Europa Conference League GS Template:Flagicon LASK 0–3 0–2 4th place File:Symbol delete vote.svg
Template:Flagicon Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–1 1–4
Template:Flagicon HJK 2–4 0–1
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League 1Q Template:Flagicon Ħamrun Spartans 1–0 1–4 2–4 File:Symbol delete vote.svg
2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League 1Q Template:Flagicon Arsenal Tivat 1–1 6–1 7–2 File:Symbol keep vote.svg
2Q Template:Flagicon Debrecen 0–1 2–1 (a.e.t.) 2–2 Template:Pso File:Symbol delete vote.svg

UEFA coefficient

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The following list ranks the current position of Alashkert in UEFA club ranking:

Rank Team Points
138 Template:Flagicon Vitesse Arnhem 8.500
139 Template:Flagicon Flora Tallinn 8.250
140 Template:Flagicon Alashkert 8.000
141 Template:Flagicon Kairat 8.000
142 Template:Flagicon Hajduk Split 8.000

List of opponents by nation

List of opponents by club

Stadiums

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Alashkert Stadium
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Alashkert logo at the main entrance of the stadium

Between 1990 and 2000, the club was based in the Martuni City Stadium in the town of Martuni, near the shores of Lake Sevan.

After the revival of the club in 2011, they were relocated to Yerevan, playing their home games in different stadiums of the capital city, mainly at the Nairi Stadium. However, Nairi Stadium – later renamed Alashkert Stadium – was purchased by the owners of FC Alashkert in February 2013.

Due to the large-scale renovation works at the Alashkert Stadium, Alashkert used the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium and Hrazdan Stadium during the 2013–14 Armenian Premier League season.[8] Alashkert continue to use the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium to host European matches, due to Alashkert Stadium not meeting UEFA stadium category requirements.

The club returned to their own Alashkert Stadium during the 2014–15 Armenian Premier League season.

Honours

Current squad

As of 5 March 2026[9]

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23 DF Script error: No such module "flag". Stepan Gigolyan
24 GK Script error: No such module "flag". Arsen Beglaryan
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28 FW Script error: No such module "flag". Usman Ajibona
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Out on loan

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20 FW Script error: No such module "flag". Obi Chima (at Andranik until 30 June 2026)
No. Pos. Nation Player
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Alashkert-2

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Alashkert-2
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Founded2013; 13 years ago (2013)
GroundAlashkert Stadium, Yerevan
Capacity6,850
OwnerTemplate:Pluralize from textBagratour LLC
PresidentBagrat Navoyan
LeagueArmenian First League
2023–249th of 15
Websitehttp://fcalashkert.am/
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The club's reserve squad plays as Alashkert-2 in the Armenian First League. They also play their home games at the Alashkert Stadium.

Youth teams

Alashkert run a small football school for youth teams on training pitches adjacent to the Alashkert Stadium in Yerevan. They also run a football school in the town of Masis in Ararat Province.

Personnel

Technical staff

Position Name
Head coach Template:Flagicon Vahe Gevorgyan[10]
Assistant coach Template:Flagicon Artur Hovhannisyan
Assistant coach Template:Flagicon Sergey Zenevich
Goalkeeping coach Template:Flagicon Hayk Kirakosyan
Fitness Coach Template:Flagicon Hayk Voskanyan
Head Doctor Template:Flagicon Arman Hakobyan
Team Manager Template:Flagicon Garik Mnatsakanyan

Management

Position Name
Owner/President Template:Flagicon Bagrat Navoyan & Template:Flagicon Anton Zingarevich
Vice President Template:Flagicon Tigran Mkrtchyan
Chief Executive Officer Template:Flagicon Alexey Balyberdin
Sports Director Template:Flagicon Fyodor Burdykin
Head of Media Template:Flagicon Yervand Hakobyan
Head of PR & Marketing Template:Flagicon Aghasi Gharagyozyan

Managerial history

Managers of FC Alashkert since the club revived in late 2011:

See also

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References

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