Artyom Khachaturov (, , , born 18 June 1992) is an Armenian-Moldovan football player who plays as a defender.
Career Club Khachaturov debuted for Sheriff Tiraspol. While at Sheriff, the club has won the 2009–10 and 2011–12 Moldovan National Division and the 2009–10 Moldovan Cup.
In January 2016, Khachaturov joined Armenian Premier League side Ararat Yerevan, but his contract was cancelled on 8 February of the same year.
In March 2018, Khachaturov signed for Armenian First League club Lori FC. After achieving winning the 2017-18 Armenian First League and achieving promotion to the Armenian Premier League, Khachaturov earned captaincy to the team.
International Khachaturov joined the Armenia national football team. Beforehand there were issues of his citizenship documents. On 25 January 2013, the Armenian Football Federation announced it received an official letter from FIFA, which states that Khachaturov now has the right to play for the national team. He was quoted as saying his dream has come true and that, "I'm coming home... " Khachaturov made his debut for the Armenia national team on 5 February 2013, in Valence, France in a match against Luxembourg.
After a 5-year absence from National Team action, Khachaturov returned to the senior squad under coach Armen Gyulbudaghyants, being called up for 2018 UEFA Nations League October and November camps, playing two full games in the 4–0 victory over Macedonia and a 2–2 draw against Liechtenstein. The Macedonia game ended up being one of the biggest wins for the Armenia national team in the last years.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLori2017–18Armenian First League91-912018–19Armenian Premier League261302912019–20300030Total38130411Career total38130411
International Armenia national teamYearAppsGoals201320201400201500201600201700201820Total40 Statistics accurate as of match played 19 November 2019
Honours
Club Sheriff Tiraspol Moldovan National Division (3): 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13 Moldovan Cup (1): 2009–10
FC Lori Armenian First League (1): 2017-18
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References
External links
Profile at uefa.com Profile at eurosport.co.uk Profile at fc-sheriff.com