Styopa Mkrtchyan helps Nürnberg beat Darmstadt and move into second place

Nürnberg defeated Darmstadt 2–0 in Matchweek 11 of the 2. Bundesliga. The victory lifted the team into second place in the standings.

Armenia defender Styopa Mkrtchyan started and played the full match, helping his side keep a clean sheet.

The Armenian completed 80 passes with 96% accuracy and recorded three interceptions and two tackles. Mkrtchyan earned a 7.4 SofaScore rating for his performance.

Stepa Mkrtchyan’s match statistics:

• Accurate passes — 80 (96%)
• Possession lost — 5
• Tackles — 2
• Interceptions — 3
• Clearances — 1
• Ball recoveries — 4
• Duels won — 2 of 5
• Aerial duels won — 1 of 4
• Fouls committed — 4
• SofaScore rating — 7.4

Following the match, the defender will join the Armenia squad for the Nations League fixtures against Cyprus and Latvia.