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FC Noah: Armenia's Unlikely European Contenders
18 Feb
Summary
- Founded in 2017, FC Noah quickly rose to win the Armenian league.
- The club's name links to Mount Ararat, culturally significant to Armenia.
- Key players include Portuguese winger Helder Ferreira and striker Nardin Mulahusejnovic.
Founded in 2017, FC Noah has experienced a meteoric rise, culminating in their first Armenian league title and a second domestic cup win during the 2024/2025 season. The club, originally established as FC Artsakh, was rebranded by owner Karen Abrahamyan, drawing a connection to Mount Ararat, a culturally significant landmark for Armenia despite its location in modern-day Türkiye.
Under new ownership by Vardes Vardanyan in 2023, FC Noah has been described as the 'fastest growing club in Armenia.' This accelerated growth saw them enter European competitions, reaching the league phase of the Europa Conference League for the first time. Their journey included victories against several European clubs.
FC Noah's European campaign has seen significant player contributions. Portuguese winger Helder Ferreira has amassed 20 goals and 21 assists in 66 games. Versatile left-back David Sualehe has provided six assists in 25 games this season. Striker Nardin Mulahusejnovic has been a standout performer in the Conference League, scoring five goals in six appearances.
AZ will face FC Noah on Thursday evening for the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off. While AZ is considered the favorite, FC Noah's rapid development and ambition demonstrate their potential to challenge, offering a compelling narrative for the evolution of European club football.
