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| Full name | Football Club Alashkert | |||
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| Nickname | Դեղինները (The Yellows) | |||
| Founded | 1990; 35 years ago (1990) | |||
| Ground | Alashkert Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 6,850 | |||
| Owner(s) | Bagrat Navoyan &Anton Zingarevich | |||
| Manager | Vahe Gevorgyan | |||
| League | Armenian Premier League | |||
| 2024–25 | 9th of 10 | |||
| Website | fcalashkert | |||
 Current season | ||||
Football Club Alashkert (Armenian:Ֆուտբոլային Ակումբ Ալաշկերտ,romanized: Futbolayin Akumb Alashkert), commonly known asAlashkert, is anArmenian football club based in the capitalYerevan, founded in 1990 inMartuni and after folding in 2000 re-founded in 2011. They currently play in theArmenian Premier League. The home stadium of the team is theAlashkert Stadium inYerevan. 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 theWestern Armenia, nowEleşkirt.
Alashkert have won theArmenian Premier League title on four occasions and theArmenian Cup once. The club has also won theArmenian Supercup three times.
They are owned by Bagrat Navoyan, a businessman and founder of Bagretour LLC, and have a cooperation agreement with the Brazilian clubBotafogo since August 2017.[2]
In 2021, Alashkert qualified for the2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League, become the first club from Armenia to qualify for a UEFA organsied club competition.
Football Club Alashkert was founded in 1990 in the town ofMartuni ofGegharkunik Province. In 1992, the team played in thePremier 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 theFirst League. As a result, the club withdrew from the competition.
In 1998, FC Alashkert returned to professional football and participated in theFirst League finishing the table in 6th position. In 1999, they did not participate in theFirst League competition and later in early 2000, the club was dissolved.
In late 2011, FC Alashkert were re-founded by Bagrat Navoyan, a businessman native ofMartuni. They entered the 2012–13 Armenian First League competition and won the championship, booking their place in theArmenian Premier League for the 2013–14 season. In 2012–2013, the team was managed by the former Armenian playerAlbert Sarkisyan.[3]
In February 2013, the club purchased theNairi 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.
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 theEuropa 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-upShirak 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 theArmenian 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 clubsBotafogo andFluminense.[4][5]
League records of Alashkert FC:[7]
Mihran Manasyan, 2013–14FC Artsakh, 2018Gandzasar Kapan, 2013FC Artsakh, 2018FC Pyunik, 2013Gandzasar Kapan, 2018Gandzasar Kapan, 2013
Celtic, 2018
CFR Cluj, 2018Celtic, 2018Ararat, 2021 and vsLori Vanadzor, 2019Artak Grigoryan, 198 Mihran Manasyan, 76Alashkert first qualified for theEuropa League 2015–16 qualification round 1, after gaining 4th place in theArmenian Premier League 2014–2015. In the first round Alashkert drew the Scottish clubSt Johnstone. Despite the fact thatSt 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 sideKairat. 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 defeatingKairat 3–2 on 12 August 2021. They playedRangers in the play-off for theEuropa League, but lost 1–0 on aggregate. As a result, they dropped into theEuropa Conference League group stage, where they were drawn in a group alongsideMaccabi Tel Aviv,HJK Helsinki andLASK. 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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | St Johnstone | 1–0 | 1–2 | 2–2 (a) |  |
| 2Q |  Kairat | 2–1 | 0–3 | 2–4 |  | ||
| 2016–17 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q |  Santa Coloma | 3–0 | 0–0 | 3–0 | |
| 2Q |  Dinamo Tbilisi | 1–1 | 0–2 | 1–3 | | ||
| 2017–18 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | Santa Coloma | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | |
| 2Q |  BATE Borisov | 1–3 | 1–1 | 2–4 | | ||
| 2018–19 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | Celtic | 0–3 | 0–3 | 0–6 | |
| UEFA Europa League | 2Q |  Sutjeska Nikšić | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | | |
| 3Q | CFR Cluj | 0−2 | 0–5 | 0–7 | | ||
| 2019–20 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q |  Makedonija GP | 3–1 | 3–0 | 6–1 | |
| 2Q | FCSB | 0−3 | 3–2 | 3–5 | | ||
| 2020–21 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | Renova | 0−1 | — | 0–1 | |
| 2021–22 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q |  Connah's Quay Nomads | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | 2–2 | 3–2 | |
| 2Q |  Sheriff Tiraspol | 0−1 | 1−3 | 1–4 | | ||
| UEFA Europa League | 3Q | Kairat | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | 0–0 | 3−2 | | |
| PO | Rangers | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | | ||
| UEFA Europa Conference League | GS |  LASK | 0–3 | 0–2 | 4th place | | |
 Maccabi Tel Aviv | 1–1 | 1–4 | |||||
 HJK | 2–4 | 0–1 | |||||
| 2022–23 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 1Q |  Ħamrun Spartans | 1–0 | 1–4 | 2–4 | |
| 2023–24 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 1Q | Arsenal Tivat | 1–1 | 6–1 | 7–2 | |
| 2Q |  Debrecen | 0–1 | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | 2–2(1–3p) | |
FC Santa Coloma (5 July 2016) and vsMakedonija GP (18 July 2019)CFR Cluj (16 August 2018)Celtic, 2018Artak Grigoryan – 29 appearances
Uros Nenadovic – 4 goalsOgnjen Cancarevic – 5 matchesLast update: 12 August 2021
The following list ranks the current position of Alashkert in UEFA club ranking:
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 138 |  Vitesse Arnhem | 8.500 |
| 139 |  Flora Tallinn | 8.250 |
| 140 | Alashkert | 8.000 |
| 141 | Kairat | 8.000 |
| 142 |  Hajduk Split | 8.000 |
| Nat. | Pld1 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GF1 | GA1 | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Austria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | –5 |
| Belarus | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | –2 |
| Finland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | –3 |
| Georgia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
| Israel | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | –3 |
| Kazakhstan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | –1 |
| Malta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Moldova | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | –3 |
| Montenegro | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| North Macedonia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Romania | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | –9 |
| Scotland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | –7 |
| Wales | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Club | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Santa Coloma | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| LASK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | –5 |
| BATE Borisov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | –2 |
| HJK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | –3 |
| Dinamo Tbilisi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | –2 |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | –3 |
| Kairat | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | –1 |
| Ħamrun Spartans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sheriff Tiraspol | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | –3 |
| Sutjeska Nikšić | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Makedonija GP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Renova | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 |
| CFR Cluj | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | –7 |
| FCSB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | –2 |
| Celtic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | –6 |
| Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 |
| St Johnstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Between 1990 and 2000, the club was based in the Martuni City Stadium in the town ofMartuni, near the shores ofLake 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 renamedAlashkert 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 theVazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium andHrazdan Stadium during the2013–14 Armenian Premier League season.[8] Alashkert continue to use the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium to host European matches, due to Alashkert Stadium not meetingUEFA stadium category requirements.
The club returned to their own Alashkert Stadium during the2014–15 Armenian Premier League season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Founded | 2013; 12 years ago (2013) | ||
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| Ground | Alashkert Stadium,Yerevan | ||
| Capacity | 6,850 | ||
| Owner | Bagratour LLC | ||
| President | Bagrat Navoyan | ||
| League | Armenian First League | ||
| 2023–24 | 9th of 15 | ||
| Website | http://fcalashkert.am/ | ||
The club's reserve squad plays as Alashkert-2 in theArmenian First League. They also play their home games at the Alashkert Stadium.
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 ofMasis inArarat Province.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Vahe Gevorgyan[10] |
| Assistant coach | Artur Hovhannisyan |
| Assistant coach | Sergey Zenevich |
| Goalkeeping coach | Hayk Kirakosyan |
| Fitness Coach | Hayk Voskanyan |
| Head Doctor | Arman Hakobyan |
| Team Manager | Garik Mnatsakanyan |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Owner/President | Bagrat Navoyan & Anton Zingarevich |
| Vice President | Tigran Mkrtchyan |
| Chief Executive Officer | Alexey Balyberdin |
| Sports Director | Fyodor Burdykin |
| Head of Media | Yervand Hakobyan |
| Head of PR & Marketing | Aghasi Gharagyozyan |
Managers of FC Alashkert since the club revived in late 2011:
Albert Sarkisyan (1 January 2012 – 30 April 2013) Armen Sanamyan (30 April 2013 – 23 October 2013)Armen Gyulbudaghyants (2 November 2013 – 30 August 2014)Abraham Khashmanyan (31 August 2014 – 1 April 2018)Varuzhan Sukiasyan (1 April 2018 – 21 September 2018[6])Aram Voskanyan (25 September 2018 – 14 April 2019)Abraham Khashmanyan (15 April 2019 – 20 May 2021)Aleksandr Grigoryan (20 May 2021 –20 September 2021 )Milan Milanović (26 September 2021 – 13 January 2022)Aram Voskanyan (13 January 2022 – 28 April 2022) Armen Petrosyan (28 April 2022 – 17 June 2022) Karen Barseghyan (1 July 2022 – 24 December 2022) Vahe Gevorgyan (24 December 2022 – 17 June 2024)Abraham Khashmanyan (1 July 2024 – 22 January 2025) Edgar Torosyan (19 February 2025 – 18 April 2025) Albert Safaryan (19 April 2025 – 25 June 2025) Vahe Gevorgyan (1 July 2025 –
