Hrayr Mkoyan

Hrayr Mkoyan
Mkoyan with Esteghlal in 2016
Personal information
Full name Hrayr Oganesovich Mkoyan
Date of birth (1986-09-02) 2 September 1986
Place of birth Leninakan, Armenian SSR
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Centre-back
Youth career
2002–2005 Shirak
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2009 Shirak 38 (2)
2007–2008 → Ararat Yerevan (loan) 47 (0)
2009 → Ulisses (loan) 27 (3)
2010–2011 Mika 50 (2)
2012 Spartak Nalchik 1 (0)
2012–2013 Shirak 18 (1)
2012–2013 → Budějovice (loan) 7 (1)
2013–2014 Gandzasar Kapan 11 (0)
2013–2014 Shirak 13 (0)
2014–2017 Esteghlal 63 (0)
2018 Shirak 9 (0)
2018 Ararat-Armenia 3 (1)
2018–2019 Alashkert 13 (0)
2019–2020 Shirak 19 (0)
2020–2023 Ararat Yerevan 77 (0)
2023–2025 Shirak 50 (0)
2025–2026 Van 25 (2)
International career
2007–2008 Armenia U21 7 (0)
2009– Armenia 52 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 June 2026

Hrayr Mkoyan (Armenian: Հրայր Մկոյան, born 2 September 1986) is an Armenian professional footballer who last played as a centre-back for Van, which he captains, and the Armenia national team.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

Mika

On 22 December 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.[4]

Spartak Nalchik

On 12 January 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.[5] 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.[6]

Loan to Dynamo

On 9 February 2013, Mkoyan tried out for Czech club Dynamo České Budějovice.[7] 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.[8]

Esteghlal

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

Shirak

On 30 January 2018, Mkoyan returned to his native club FC Shirak, signing a six-month contract.

Alashkert

After starting the 2018–19 season with FC Ararat-Armenia, Mkoyan signed a one-year contract with FC Alashkert on 28 August 2018.[9]

Ararat Yerevan

On 28 July 2020, FC Ararat Yerevan announced the signing of Mkoyan.[10]

Shirak

On 23 June 2025, Shirak announced the departure of Mkoyan and five other players at the end of their contracts.[11]

Van

On 10 July 2025, Van announced the signing of Mkoyan.[12] On 27 June 2026, Van announced that Mkoyan had left the club.[13]

International career

Mkoyan before Armenia match with Algeria

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 9 September 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 by the Armenia national team.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 2 December 2025[14][1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shirak 2004 Armenian Premier League 300[a]0—30
2005 130——30
2006 222——30
Total 382——382
Ararat Yerevan (loan) 2007 Armenian Premier League 2302[b]0—250
2008 2402[a]1—261
Total 47040—510
Ulisses (loan) 2009 Armenian Premier League 27300—273
Mika 2010 Armenian Premier League 241302[c]0—291
2011 261702[c]0—351
Total 50210040—642
Spartak Nalchik 2011–12 Russian Premier League 1000——10
Shirak 2012–13 Armenian Premier League 181004[c]0—221
Dynamo České Budějovice (loan) 2012–13 Czech First League 7100——71
Gandzasar Kapan 2013–14 Armenian Premier League 110100[c]0—120
Shirak 2013–14 Armenian Premier League 130000[d]00[e]0130
Esteghlal 2014–15 Persian Gulf Pro League 23000——230
2015–16 26040——300
2016–17 140404[f]0—220
Total 6328040—750
Shirak 2017–18 Armenian Premier League 140200[c]00[e]0160
Ararat-Armenia 2018–19 Armenian Premier League 3100——31
Alashkert 2018–19 Armenian Premier League 130310[d]00[e]0161
2019–20 ——4[c]0—40
Total 130314000201
Shirak 2019–20 Armenian Premier League 19000——190
2020–21 ——1[c]0—10
Total 1900010—200
Ararat Yerevan 2020–21 Armenian Premier League 19050——240
2021–22 290204[g]01[e]0360
2022–23 290102[g]0—320
Total 770806010920
Shirak 2023–24 Armenian Premier League 25020—1[e]0280
2024–25 25010——260
Total 50030—10540
Van 2025–26 Armenian Premier League 252000000252
Career total 4761435+1+27020540+15+
  1. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Cup
  2. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Intertoto Cup
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Appearances in Armenian Supercup
  6. ↑ Appearances in AFC Champions League
  7. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

As of match played 27 September 2022[15]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Armenia 200930
201040
201170
201270
201350
201460
201531
201660
201720
201830
202260
Total521
As of goal scored on 13 June 2015[14]
Scores and results list Armenia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Armenia goal.
List of international goals scored by Hrayr Mkoyan
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 13 June 2015 Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia  Portugal 2–3 2–3 UEFA Euro 2016 qualification

Honours

Ararat Yerevan

Mika

Alashkert

References

  1. 1 2 Hrayr Mkoyan at Soccerway
  2. ↑ А судьи кто? (in Russian). Sergey Margaryan, vestikavkaza.ru. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Грайр Мкоян: в любой момент готов помочь нашей национальной сборной (in Russian). Suren Manukyan, ArmFootball.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "Генрих Мхитарян – лучший футболист Армении 2009 годa" (in Russian). ArmFootball.com. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. ↑ Грайр Мкоян заключил контракт со "Спартаком" (in Russian). armsport.am. Archived from the original on 17 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  6. ↑ Грайр Мкоян вернулся в "Ширак" (in Russian). armsport.am. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Հայաստանի հավաքականի պաշտպանը փորձաշրջան է անցնում չեխական ակումբում (in Armenian). sport.news.am. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Հրայր Մկոյանը չեխական "Դինամոյում" կխաղա մինչեւ հաջորդ մրցաշրջանի ավարտը (in Armenian). sport.news.am. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Հրայր Մկոյանը' "Ալաշկերտի" ֆուտբոլիստ". fcalashkert.am (in Armenian). FC Alashkert. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  10. ↑ "ՔՐԻՍՏԻԱՆ ԽԻՄԵՆԵՍԸ ԵՎ ՀՐԱՅՐ ՄԿՈՅԱՆԸ ՀԱՄԱԼՐԵՑԻՆ ԱՐԱՐԱՏԸ". facebook.com (in Armenian). FC Ararat Yerevan Facebook. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "Պաշտոնական Տեղեկացնում ենք, որ մրցելույթները «Շիրակում» չեն շարունակի Դարկո Վուկաշինովիչը, Հրայր Մկոյանը, Մաջիկո Տրաորեն, Մորի Կոնեն, Սեդրիկ Դոն և Ալի Կուլիբալին". facebook.com/SCShirak (in Armenian). Shirak SC. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Հրայր Մկոյանը՝ «Վանի» ֆուտբոլիստ… Ուրախ ենք տեղեկացնելու հայկական ֆուտբոլի լավագույն անուններից մեկը կրելու է մեր թիմի մարզաշապիկը". facebook.com/FCVAN2019 (in Armenian). FC Van Facebook. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Հայկական ֆուտբոլի լեգենդ Հրայր Մկոյանն ավարտում է ելույթները Վան ՖԱ-ի կազմում։". instagram.com/fcvan_official/. FC Van. 27 June 2026. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  14. 1 2 Hrayr Mkoyan at National-Football-Teams.com
  15. ↑ "Hrayr Mkoyan". eu-football.info. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
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