Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a highly accomplished Armenian professional footballer known for his versatility and technical skill as a midfielder. He currently plays for Inter Milan in Serie A. Throughout his career, he has played for top clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Roma, showcasing his talent across different leagues. Mkhitaryan is also a key player for the Armenian national team, serving as their captain and all-time top goalscorer. He is recognized for his playmaking abilities, vision, and goal-scoring contributions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: Won Armenian Premier League and Supercup

In 2007, FC Pyunik won the Armenian Premier League and the Armenian Supercup with Mkhitaryan.

2008: Won Armenian Premier League

In 2008, FC Pyunik won the Armenian Premier League with Mkhitaryan.

2009: Final Season with FC Pyunik and Treble Win

In 2009, Mkhitaryan last played for FC Pyunik, scoring 11 league goals. The club won the Armenian Premier League, Armenian Supercup, and Armenian Cup.

December 2011: Charity Visit to Stepanakert

In December 2011, Henrikh Mkhitaryan visited Stepanakert and donated gifts to the families of fallen soldiers, subsequently receiving the NKR Prime Minister's medal.

2011: Armenian Footballer of the Year

In 2011, Mkhitaryan was named Armenian Footballer of the Year, beginning a seven-year consecutive streak.

2011: Voted Best Player of Shakhtar

In 2011, Mkhitaryan was voted as the best player of Shakhtar in the 2011-12 Premier League season in an online poll.

2012: UEFA Euro Qualifying Dream Team

In 2012, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored six goals for Armenia in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group B, becoming the top goalscorer in that group. Despite Armenia not qualifying, Mkhitaryan's performance earned him a spot in the UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifying Dream Team.

2012: Honorary Citizen of Yerevan

In 2012, Henrikh Mkhitaryan was awarded the "Honorary Citizen of Yerevan" title by the Yerevan City Council for his success in football and achievements in sports.

2012: CIS Footballer of the Year

In 2012, Mkhitaryan was voted the CIS Footballer of the Year, becoming the first Armenian to be named the best player from the post-Soviet countries.

2012: League Goalscoring Record

In the 2012 season, Mkhitaryan set the league goalscoring record and was named the league's Footballer of the Year.

May 2013: Ukrainian Premier League Record

On 11 May 2013, Mkhitaryan scored his 23rd and 24th goals of the Premier League season, setting a Ukrainian Premier League record for most goals in a season.

September 2013: Captained Armenia for the First Time

On 10 September 2013, Henrikh Mkhitaryan captained Armenia for the first time in a World Cup qualification match against Denmark. He also became the top scorer in the history of the Armenia national team, surpassing Artur Petrosyan.

2013: Bundesliga Team of the Season

In 2013, Mkhitaryan finished the season with nine goals and ten assists in the Bundesliga and was included in the WhoScored Bundesliga Team of the Season. His team finished as runner-up at the 2013–14 Bundesliga, and runner-up for the 2013–14 DFB-Pokal.

2013: CIS Footballer of the Year

In 2013, Mkhitaryan was voted the CIS Footballer of the Year.

2014: Won DFL-Supercup

In 2014, Henrikh Mkhitaryan won a DFL-Supercup.

February 2017: Europa League Goal and Injury

In February 2017, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored in a UEFA Europa League tie against AS Saint-Étienne on 22 February 2017, but went off injured, causing him to miss the 2017 EFL Cup Final. Later, he scored in the 2017 Europa League final to help Manchester United win.

2017: Armenian Footballer of the Year

In 2017, Mkhitaryan was named Armenian Footballer of the Year for the seventh consecutive year.

November 2020: Fastest Europa League Goal and Serie A Hat-Trick

In November 2020, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored Roma's fastest-ever goal in the UEFA Europa League on 5 November 2020. Three days later, on 8 November 2020, he scored a hat-trick for Roma in a Serie A win against Genoa.

May 2022: UEFA Conference League Victory

On 25 May 2022, Henrikh Mkhitaryan was in the starting eleven for Roma in the UEFA Conference League final against Feyenoord, which Roma won 1-0.

June 2023: First Armenian in Champions League Final

On 10 June 2023, Henrikh Mkhitaryan became the first Armenian to participate in the UEFA Champions League final, appearing as a substitute against Manchester City.