Sportball24 continues to discover young, talented Armenian footballers around the world. This time, we have an interview with a promising footballer from Borussia Mönchengladbach's youth team - Artem Muradyan.
Artem Muradyan was born in Odessa in 2008. He first played for FC Odessa, then moved to FC Chernomorets. After a successful tournament in Vinnitsa, he was invited to Dynamo Kyiv, where he played for almost two years. When the war started in Ukraine, he moved to Germany, where he joined Bayer Uerdingen U15. For Bayer Uerdingen U15, Muradyan scored in nearly every match, netting more than 20 goals in the season. Following this successful season, Muradyan moved to the youth team of the Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Since August 2023, the attacking midfielder/winger has been playing for Borussia. He initially played for the U16 team, where he scored many impressive goals. In the second part of the season, Muradyan also started to play for the U17 squad. On May 9, 2024, Artem scored the winning goal in the 98th minute of the U17 Niederrhein Cup semi-final, helping the team qualify for the final to be played on June 1.
Interview with Artem Muradyan on Sportball24.com
— Hello, Artem. How was your season with Borussia Mönchengladbach?
— Unfortunately, I missed the first half of the season due to an injury. However, the second half was successful; I scored many goals and made many assists, both for my U16 team and the older U17 team.
— Do you know where you will be playing next season, and for which age group at Borussia?
— Yes, I still have an active contract with Borussia. I will stay and play for the U17 team next season.
— Which goal was the most memorable for you this season?
— I scored many beautiful goals, but the most memorable one was the winning goal in the last minute of the U17 Cup semi-final.
— Have you had the chance to meet Grant-Leon Ranos in training?
— Yes, I see him sometimes in training and when I serve as a ball boy for the first team's matches, but I haven't had the chance to talk to him yet.
— Have you learned German? Do you have any communication problems with the team?
— Yes, over time I have learned German and can communicate easily and understand everything in German.
— Has the Armenian Football Federation contacted you?
— Unfortunately, not yet, but of course, I am waiting for that.
— Is there a chance we'll see you in the Armenian youth national team soon?
— If they invite me, I would be proud and happy to play for my country!
— Tell us about your best playing qualities and which position you prefer to play?
— I am grateful to God for my left foot, technique, dribbling, vision, and accurate shot. I can play in any attacking position, both on the left and right.
— Who is your favorite footballer, and who do you want to be like the most?
— I have always enjoyed watching Neymar and have always wanted to be like him.
— Your favorite club?
— I don't have a favorite club, but I like the play and mentality of champions like Real Madrid.
— Tell us about your family. Where are they from?
— My parents were born in Armenia but moved to Ukraine in 1993. My father, Armen Muradyan, worked as a driver before the war, and my mother, Gayane Sukiassyan, was the director of a charity fund. I also have two brothers: my older brother, Arsen, played football for FC Chernomorets, and my younger brother, Albert, is also taking his first steps in football. We are a football family.
Artem Muradyan's best goals of the season. The last goal on the video is the same goal in the cup semi-final.