16 Facts About Artur Sarkisov

Artur Sergeyevich Sarkisov is an Armenian former professional footballer who played as a striker or winger.

In 2008, because of financial problems, Reutov was disbanded and Artur Sarkisov moved to Lokomotiv-2 Moscow.

For two seasons, he became the best scorer of the team, and for the 2010 Russian Second Division season, Artur Sarkisov was named the best forward of the West zone and became the division leading scorer, scoring 21 goals.

Artur Sarkisov was coming in on 64 minutes, replacing Eldar Nizamutdinov.

On 23 July 2012, Artur Sarkisov was loaned out by Lokomotiv to Volga Nizhny Novgorod, where he played under number 14.

Artur Sarkisov scored his first two goals for the club in his tenth game for Volga on 15 March 2013.

In 13 matches for his new club in Premier League Artur Sarkisov scored once - the winning goal vs Tom on Matchday 4.

Artur Sarkisov had wanted very much to play for the Armenia national football team.

Artur Sarkisov joined the national team on 27 July 2011 and made his debut in a friendly match against Lithuania on 10 August 2011, coming on the field and in the starting lineup in the 58th minute and substituting Yura Movsisyan.

On 7 September 2012, Artur Sarkisov scored a goal for the national team in an away match against Malta.

Artur's family name Sarkisov is the Russified version of the Armenian surname Sargsyan.

Artur Sarkisov's ancestors had already Russianised themselves many years ago and he did not wish to restore the Sargsyan surname out of respect for them.

Artur Sarkisov lived with his family for the first three years of his life in Grozny.

Artur Sarkisov's brother is the 60-meter sprint champion of Russia.

Artur Sarkisov always celebrates New Year at home with his family.

Artur Sarkisov has the same birthday as fellow Armenian national member Edgar Manucharyan.