Edgar Sevikyan, the Paris Nizhny Novgorod midfielder, has been named to the Armenia national team squad. The Armenian football federation confirmed the call-up, signaling a significant step for the 21-year-old, who will contribute to Armenia’s campaign during the October international window. The national team will assemble for a pair of fixtures in mid-October as part of the ongoing European Championship qualifying schedule for 2024. Armenia is set to host Latvia in a high-stakes qualifier on October 12, followed by a friendly against North Macedonia on October 17 as preparations continue for the upcoming competitive matches.
The decision marks a clear commitment from Sevikyan to represent Armenia at the senior international level. In August, the player declined an invitation from the Russian national team to join their September training camp, choosing to proceed with Armenia instead. The Russian Football Union issued a statement indicating that no formal request for Sevikyan had been submitted, underscoring the parallel paths competing for the midfielder at the time.
During the current season with Paris NN, Sevikyan has featured in 13 official matches across all competitions and has found the back of the net five times, contributing valuable attacking options for Sergei Yuran’s side. The team sits in seventh place in the Russian Premier League after nine rounds of play, accumulating 14 points as the league progresses. The upcoming fixture schedule includes a clash with Lokomotiv Moscow in the next round, scheduled for September 30, which represents another important test for the club as the campaign unfolds.
Around the international scene, a former Russian national team player with a notable career has been reported to have contracted COVID-19. This development has affected various squads and training plans during the current cycle, though it does not appear to have directly altered Sevikyan’s call-up status or Armenia’s preparation timeline. The progression of this international window will be watched closely by fans and analysts as teams balance club commitments with national-team duties in the coming weeks.
Sevikyan’s rise at Paris NN has helped him emerge as a potential asset for Armenia, where coaches are looking to integrate young, dynamic players into a squad-building process aimed at improving results in European competition. His versatility in the midfield and ability to contribute offensively could provide Armenia with fresh options in both midfield control and forward thrust, particularly in high-pressure qualifiers. As the October schedule approaches, Armenian supporters will look for clear signals from the team’s setup and performances that could translate into positive outcomes on the field.