Henrikh Mkhitaryan turns 24

YEREVAN, JANUARY 21, ARMENPRESS. The midfielder of the Armenian National Football Team Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been recognized the most popular European footballer, today celebrates his 24th birthday.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was born on January 21, 1989. Henrikh Mkhitaryan currently plays for Ukrainian Premier League club "Shakhtar" Donetsk. As a member of the Armenian national team Mkhitaryan, participated in 33 international matches and scored 8 goals since his debut in an away friendly match against Panama on 14 January 2007. His previous clubs include Pyunik Yerevan, where he came through the youth system, and Metalurh Donetsk. Mkhitaryan was chosen Armenian Footballer of the Year in 2009, 2011 and 2012. He was also voted as the best Shakhtar player of 2011–12 season by the fans. In 2012 Mkhitaryan was named in UEFA's Top 100 players by UEFA European Football Yearbook 2012-13.

"Armenpress" also congratulates Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the occasion of his birthday whishing him success and new triumphs both in the national football team and club career.