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Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is an Armenian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Inter Milan and captains the Armenia national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is an Armenian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Inter Milan and captains the Armenia national team. Born in Yerevan in 1989, he has played for clubs including Pyunik, Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, Roma and Inter.

Early life and youth career

Mkhitaryan was born in Yerevan, Armenia, on 21 January 1989, the son of former footballer Hamlet Mkhitaryan. He developed at Pyunik, where he won Armenian Premier League titles before moving abroad.

Club career

Mkhitaryan's senior career has included Metalurh Donetsk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, Roma and Inter. Major transfers include moves to Dortmund, Manchester United, and later to Arsenal, Roma and Inter. He joined Inter in 2022 on a free transfer after his Roma contract expired.

International career

Mkhitaryan has represented Armenia since 2007 and has been a long-serving figure for the national side. He has 95 caps and 32 goals for Armenia, and has served as captain.

Honours and recognition

His club honours include league, cup and super cup titles in Armenia, Ukraine, England, Italy and with Roma and Inter. He is recognised as one of Armenia's most prominent footballers. At international level, he won the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League with Manchester United and the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League with Roma.

Key facts

  • Born in Yerevan, Armenia, in 1989.
  • Has played for clubs in Armenia, Ukraine, Germany, England, and Italy.
  • Joined Inter Milan in 2022 on a free transfer after his Roma contract expired.
  • Won the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League with Manchester United.
  • Captains the Armenia national team and has 95 international caps.
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Canadian context

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Frequently asked questions

What position does Henrikh Mkhitaryan play?
He is primarily a midfielder and has also been listed as an attacking midfielder or winger.
Which club does he play for now?
He plays for Inter Milan.
When was he born?
He was born on 21 January 1989.
Which national team does he represent?
He represents Armenia and has also served as captain.
Has he won major European trophies?
Yes. Sources note the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League with Manchester United and the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League with Roma.

References

  1. Inter — https://www.inter.it/en/teams/first-team/player/henrikh-mkhitaryan
    Supports: Current club, birth date, birthplace, position, squad number, and move to Inter in 2022.
  2. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/57249/henrikh-mkhitaryan/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, appearances, goals and assists in the Premier League.
  3. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrikh_Mkhitaryan
    Supports: Career timeline, clubs, transfer fees, and general biography.
  4. Official website — https://www.mkhitaryan.am/
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, captaincy, awards, trophies, languages, and UNICEF role.
  5. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/henrikh-mkhitaryan/nationalmannschaft/spieler/55735
    Supports: Armenia national-team debut and career totals.
  6. UNICEF Armenia — https://www.unicef.org/armenia/en/stories/henrikh-mkhitaryan
    Supports: Appointment as UNICEF Armenia Ambassador.