Nikita Simonyan
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
4
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Nikita Simonyan's list of accolades is a testament to his extraordinary career. He was a four-time Soviet champion and two-time Soviet Cup winner as a player, and his 160 goals for Spartak Moscow remain a club record. The Olympic gold medal in 1956 was the crowning achievement of his playing days.As a coach, he achieved the rare feat of leading Ararat Yerevan to a Soviet league title in 1973, a milestone for Armenian football. His administrative career saw him play a key role in the Russian Football Union, where he helped shape the post-Soviet football landscape.His honors, including the Honoured Master of Sports and the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," reflect the high regard in which he was held by the state and the football community.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland"
Awarded for his outstanding contribution to the development of Russian football.
Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Recognized for his achievements as a football player.
Merited Coach of the USSR
Recognized for his success as a football coach.
FIFA Order of Merit
Awarded for his significant contribution to the sport.
Rankings & Lists
Historical Popularity Index
Records & Feats
Oldest living Olympic champion
In November 2025, Simonyan became the oldest living Olympic champion at the age of 99.
All-time leading scorer for Spartak Moscow
Scored 160 goals for Spartak Moscow, a club record that stood for decades.