David Davidyan
Russian-Armenian footballer
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David Rudikovich Davidyan (Armenian: Դավիթ Ռուդիկի Դավիդյան; Russian: Давид Рудикович Давидян; born 14 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays for Arsenal Tula. Born in Russia, he plays for the Armenia national team. He most often plays in the right winger position.
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Davidyan with FC Khimki in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Rudikovich Davidyan | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Nizhny Novgorod, Russia | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arsenal Tula | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Olimpiyets Nizhny Novgorod | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Nosta Novotroitsk | 23 | (2) |
| 2017–2018 | Ararat Moscow | 12 | (4) |
| 2018–2019 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Ararat Yerevan | 19 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Alashkert | 19 | (5) |
| 2021–2023 | Khimki | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Pyunik (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2023–2025 | Pyunik | 47 | (1) |
| 2025–2026 | Rotor Volgograd | 27 | (5) |
| 2026– | Arsenal Tula | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Armenia | 5 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 9 June 2026 | |||
Club career
On 8 August 2021, Russian Premier League club FC Khimki announced the signing of Davidyan.[1] He made his debut in the RPL for Khimki later on the same day in a game against FC Rostov, he substituted Senin Sebai in added time.[2][3]
On 5 July 2022, Davidyan joined FC Pyunik on loan for the 2022–23 season.[4] On 24 June 2023, Pyunik announced the permanent signing of Davidyan on a contract until the summer of 2025.[5] He left the club after his contract expired.[6][7]
On 23 June 2025, Davidyan signed a contract with Rotor Volgograd.[8][9]
International career
He was born and raised in Russia, but is eligible to represent Armenia. He was called up to the Armenia national football team in June 2021 for friendlies, but did not make his debut due to an injury.
Davidyan debuted for Armenia in a friendly 2–2 draw with Cyprus on 28 March 2023.[10]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 23 May 2026[11]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nosta Novotroitsk | 2016–17 | Russian Second League | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 2 | ||
| Ararat Moscow | 2017–18 | Russian Second League | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 4 | ||
| Ararat-Armenia | 2018–19 | Armenian Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Ararat Yerevan | 2019–20 | Armenian Premier League | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| Alashkert | 2020–21 | Armenian Premier League | 19 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0[a] | 0 | — | 26 | 7 | |
| 2021–22 | Armenian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 19 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 7 | ||
| Khimki | 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Pyunik (loan) | 2022–23 | Armenian Premier League | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | — | 31 | 1 | |
| Pyunik | 2023–24 | Armenian Premier League | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | — | 39 | 1 | |
| 2024–25 | Armenian Premier League | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8[e] | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | ||
| Total | 47 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 1 | ||
| Rotor Volgograd | 2025–26 | Russian First League | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[f] | 0 | 28 | 5 | |
| Career total | 178 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 222 | 21 | ||
- Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in the UEFA Champions League
- Five appearances in the UEFA Champions League, zero appearances in the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
- Two appearances in the UEFA Champions League, six appearances in the UEFA Conference League
- Appearance in promotion play-offs
International
- As of match played 9 June 2026 [12]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 0 | |
