with the supposedly more lower-class base of cross-town arch rival FC Urartu. Because of the club's history and recent success, the fanbase has grown not only in Yerevan, but in other provinces of Armenia and within the Armenian Diaspora as well. Pyunik is considered to be one of the most popular clubs in Armenia, and has one of the biggest Ultras fanbases in Armenia, called Sector 18, named after the sector they occupy at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Rivalries Pyunik's rivalry with Ararat originates with the creation of the club itself. Pyunik's founder Khoren Oganesian, is considered an Ararat club idol, due to his achievements at the club during the Soviet period, winning the 1975 Soviet Cup. Pyunik's success in recent history has led the club's image to surpass that of Ararat, which has led to arguments over which club has had a bigger impact on Armenian football. The other rivalry, between Pyunik and Urartu is also known as the clash of Yerevan neighborhoods, since Pyunik is located in the wealthier Kentron neighborhood, whereas Urartu is located in the lower-class Malatia-Sebastia neighborhood. The rivalry between both teams originates from Urartu's relocation from Abovyan to Yerevan in 2001, competing with and eventually becoming one of the largest teams in the city. Both teams' youth academies also compete with each other as they are considered to be two of the best in the country. Players Current squad Out on loan Technical staff Institutional Executive board Arthur Soghomonyan is the current owner and President of Pyunik since 2017. Vice-president: Robert Gasparyan 2nd Vice-president: Aleksandr Tarkhanov Executive Director: Tigran Martirosyan Staff Development: Aleksandr Tarkhanov Youth Academy: Albert Sargsyan Sporting Director: Samvel Arustamyan Chief Scout: Robert Arzumanyan Press Secretary: Shushanik Hakobyan Marketing and Public Relations: Vera Martirosyan Officer: Vardan Tsaturyan Honours Armenian Premier League Champions (15): 1992, 1995–96, 1996–97, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014–15, 2021–22 (record) Runners-up (1): 2018–19 Armenian Cup Winners (8): 1995–96, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 (record) Runners-up (3): 1996–97 2006, 2016–17 Armenian Super Cup Winners (9): 1998, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2015 (record) Runners-up (6): 1996, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2014 Other sports sections Football reserves and academy The reserve is currently coached by Yuri Tarkhanov and competes in the Armenian First League. The youth academy is managed by Albert Sargsyan. Notable players from the youth academy include Henrikh