Hrayr Mkoyan is an Armenian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Shirak, which he captains, and the Armenia national team.

The 2016–17 season is the Esteghlal Football Club's 16th season in the Persian Gulf Pro League, their 23rd consecutive season in the top division of Iranian football, and 71st year in existence as a football club. They also compete in the Hazfi Cup and AFC Champions League.