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Football Biography

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

“Micki”

Armenian · Yerevan, Armenia · Born 21 January 1989

Attacking Midfielder

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Armenian attacking midfielder and winger known for creativity, versatility, and technical ability. Won major trophies across multiple European leagues.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was born in Yerevan, Armenia on 21 January 1989. He began at Pyunik Yerevan before joining Metalurh Donetsk and then Shakhtar Donetsk, where he became one of the Ukrainian league's outstanding players. A move to Borussia Dortmund in 2013 saw him win the Bundesliga Player of the Year award. Manchester United signed him in 2016 and he scored in the 2017 Europa League final against Ajax. He was swapped for Alexis Sánchez in a move to Arsenal in January 2018, then joined Roma on loan before signing permanently. He moved to Inter Milan in 2020, helping them win Serie A in 2021 and reach the 2023 Champions League final. Armenia's all-time top scorer with 32 goals in over 90 caps.

Famous For

Being Armenia's most successful international footballer

He is Armenia's all-time top scorer and most-capped player, and the only Armenian to have scored in a major European final.

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Playing Style

How They Played

Versatile attacking midfielder with pace, creativity and ability to play multiple positions

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Pioneered Armenian football on the global stage and became the country's greatest player

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Europa League 2017
  • Serie A 2021
  • Ukrainian PL 3x
  • Bundesliga Player of Year 2014
  • Serie A 2024
  • Ukrainian Premier League 2011
  • Ukrainian Premier League 2012
  • Ukrainian Premier League 2013
Club Career
Club Period Apps Goals Shirt
Pyunik2006–20097011#10
Metalurh Donetsk2009–2010336#10
Shakhtar Donetsk2010–201310023#10
Borussia Dortmund2013–201614041#7
Manchester United2016–20186313
Arsenal2018–2019399
Roma2019–202315935
Inter Milan2023–2024608
Armenian10033
Career Journey

Timeline

2006 📌 Professional debut with Pyunik at age 17
2007 🌍 Armenia national team debut
2011 🏆 First Ukrainian Premier League title with Shakhtar
2013 📌 Transfer to Borussia Dortmund
2016 📌 Transfer to Manchester United for £30m
2017 🏆 Europa League winner with Manchester United
2019 🎯 Reached 50 international caps for Armenia
2024 🏆 Serie A title with Inter Milan
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Henrikh Mkhitaryan

He scored in the 2017 Europa League final against Ajax and won the League Cup in the same season.

He became Armenia's all-time top scorer with 32 goals and most-capped player with over 90 appearances.

He played for Pyunik, Metalurh Donetsk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, Roma and Inter Milan.

He won Serie A in 2021, the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa, and reached the 2023 Champions League final.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was born on 21 January 1989 in Yerevan, Armenia.