Edgar Manucharyan

Armenian footballer and striker

Edgar Manucharyan - Armenian footballer and striker
Born

January 19th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Armenia

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An Armenian footballer played as a striker. Began professional career in 2003 with FC Pyunik, where significant achievements included winning multiple Armenian Premier League titles. Further developed skills at clubs such as Metalurh Zaporizhya and FC Sochi. His international career included representing Armenia at various levels, highlighting contributions to national team efforts in qualifiers.

Won Armenian Premier League titles with FC Pyunik

Played for Metalurh Zaporizhya

Represented Armenia in international matches

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