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Aram AkopyanArmenian footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 15.08.1979
Country:  Armenia |
Content:
- A Career in Football
- Ukraine Adventure and Return to Armenia
- Back to Ukraine and Diaspora Clubs
- International Career
- Late Career and Retirement
- Comeback and Final Season
A Career in Football
Early Years and Club Career in ArmeniaAram Hakobyan, an Armenian footballer, began his career with FC Dvin in 1998, where he played alongside his brother, Ara Hakobyan. However, their paths separated a year later, with A. Hakobyan moving to FC Zement in 1999 before returning to his brother's team. From 2002 to 2004, he played for FC Banants Yerevan after the merger of FC Zement and FC Banants.
Ukraine Adventure and Return to Armenia
In 2004, A. Hakobyan joined FC Stal Alchevsk in Ukraine, followed by FC Stal Dniprodzerzhinsk the following year. After a disappointing season in Ukraine, he returned to FC Banants in 2005. During his two seasons with the club, he scored 37 goals in 51 appearances, becoming the Armenian Footballer of the Year in 2005 and the top goalscorer with 25 goals in 2006.
Back to Ukraine and Diaspora Clubs
After another stint in Ukraine with FC Illichivets Mariupol, A. Hakobyan returned to FC Banants before joining FC Volga Ulyanovsk in Russia. In 2008, he signed with FC Banants again, followed by FC Ulisses in the same year.
International Career
A. Hakobyan was first called up to the Armenian national football team in 2000 while playing for FC Araks Ararat. After a five-year absence, he returned to the national team in 2005 due to his success with FC Banants. He made 16 appearances for Armenia, scoring one goal.
Late Career and Retirement
In 2009, A. Hakobyan signed with FC Impuls Dilijan, where he became the club's second-highest goalscorer with eight goals. After recovering from an injury, he was released by FC Impuls and briefly joined FC Shirak Gyumri. However, he retired from professional football in 2011.
Comeback and Final Season
In 2012, A. Hakobyan made a brief comeback with FC Alashkert Martuni, where he played until 2013, marking the end of his football career.
