Vahan Bichakhchyan (; born 9 July 1999) is an Armenian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw and the Armenia national team. He is the son of Vardan Bichakhchyan, a former player who most recently managed Ararat Yerevan.
Club career MŠK Žilina In July 2017, Bichakhchyan signed a five-year contract with Žilina. He made his Fortuna Liga debut for Žilina in a 6–0 defeat against Slovan Bratislava on 24 February 2018, replacing Miroslav Káčer eight minutes before the end of the game.ŠK Slovan Bratislava - MŠK Žilina 24 February 2018, futbalnet.sk
In December 2020, Bichakhchyan polled as Armenia's third best player of the year, behind national team captain and Roma star Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Astana midfielder Tigran Barseghyan.
Pogoń Szczecin In January 2022, Pogoń Szczecin announced that they reached an agreement with Žilina for the permanent transfer of Bichakhchyan for a reported fee of €900,000. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. He made his debut for Pogoń on 5 February, in a 0–2 away victory over Piast Gliwice, he also scored his first goal there during that match.
Legia Warsaw On 16 January 2025, Bichakhchyan signed for another Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw on a three-year contract for a reported fee of about €250,000.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsArmenia20205020216120221022023100202492202560202611Total476
Scores and results list Armenia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bichakhchyan goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Vahan BichakhchyanNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 5 June 2021 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden 1–2 1–3 Friendly2 24 March 2022 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 1–0 1–0 Friendly3 14 June 2022 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 1–0 1–4 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B4 7 June 2024 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 2–0 2–1 Friendly5 7 September 2024 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 1–0 4–1 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C6 29 March 2026 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 1–2 1–2 Friendly
Honours Shirak Gyumri Armenian Cup: 2016–17 Pogoń Szczecin Polish Cup runner-up: 2023–24 Legia Warsaw Polish Cup: 2024–25 Polish Super Cup: 2025
References
External links
MŠK Žilina official club profile
Futbalnet profile