Shaghoyan and Serobyan lead the way: assessing Armenia’s attacking players ahead of the November internationals

Ararat-Armenia wingers Zhirayr Shaghoyan and Artur Serobyan have been Armenia’s most productive attacking players at club level ahead of the national team’s November fixtures. Since the October internationals, they have contributed a combined three goals and four assists.

Artur Serobyan made seven appearances during this period, recording two goals and two assists. Zhirayr Shaghoyan registered one goal and two assists in eight matches. The Ararat-Armenia duo head into the November training camp with the strongest attacking returns among the national team’s forwards and wingers.

Hrant-Leon Ranos also scored, but the striker has not appeared since that goal. In total, he played just twice following Armenia’s October internationals.

Grigoryan returns to the rotation as Sevikyan builds form

Narek Grigoryan returned to Farul’s rotation and received substantial playing time. The Armenian contributed to the team’s attacking build-up and helped the club move into the championship play-off places.

Grigoryan was particularly impressive in his latest match, making three key passes in 29 minutes and earning a 7.7 SofaScore rating. However, he recorded no goals or assists in his five appearances during the period under review.

Edgar Sevikyan also played five matches. His performances have shown improvement, although this has yet to translate into attacking returns: the winger registered no goals or assists during this stretch.

Miranyan plays regularly, Gharibyan gets fewer minutes

Artur Miranyan continues to receive regular playing time at his Israeli club. However, both the striker and his team have struggled to convert their chances. Miranyan made five appearances after the October training camp without registering a goal or an assist.

Artur Gharibyan’s playing time has decreased considerably. He featured in four matches during this period, with his only start coming in a cup fixture. He recorded no goals or assists.

Narek Hovhannisyan remains on the fringes at Lechia. Since the national team’s October fixtures, he has made two appearances without a goal or an assist.

Statistics since Armenia’s October internationals

Figures as of November 8.

• Zhirayr Shaghoyan: 8 appearances, 1 goal, 2 assists.

• Artur Serobyan: 7 appearances, 2 goals, 2 assists.

• Hrant-Leon Ranos: 2 appearances, 1 goal.

• Artur Gharibyan: 4 appearances, no goals or assists.

• Artur Miranyan: 5 appearances, no goals or assists.

• Narek Grigoryan: 5 appearances, no goals or assists.

• Narek Hovhannisyan: 2 appearances, no goals or assists.

• Edgar Sevikyan: 5 appearances, no goals or assists.