Electrifying Performances Earn Best XI Nod for Alashkert’s Wing Wizard.

Olawale Farayola

Nigerian winger Olawale Farayola has secured a major individual accolade in his debut season with Armenian giants Alashkert FC, earning a coveted spot in the Fastex Premier League Team Of The First Round for the 2025/2026 season.

The recognition comes as a strong endorsement of the 23-year-old’s electrifying performances, which have been crucial in positioning Alashkert FC near the top of the league table heading into the winter break.

Farayola, who moved to Alashkert FC in July 2025 after a successful spell with FC Van, immediately established himself as a key creative force for his new club. The right-winger’s inclusion in the Best XI highlights his consistency and attacking output across the first 15 matches of the season. In the first round, the dreaded wing-wizard marked a total of 14 appearances scoring with (2) goals and (3) assists to his name amounting to a total of 1,200mins of action recorded.

His two league goals and three assists are considered to be impacting goals and assists, reflecting his contribution to crucial wins for Alashkert, including a vital 2-0 home victory over BKMA Yerevan in November where he was among the goalscorers.

The Nigerian U-20 international has leveraged his speed and technical dribbling ability to become a nightmare for opposition full-backs in the Armenian league.

Scouted by top Football Agent, Paul Ojo Omamomo, the influential Nigeria Super Agent facilitated his transfer to Portuguese outfit, FC Famalicão, Farayola’s move to Alashkert FC has clearly revitalized his career, putting him back on the radar for the Nigerian national team.

The final selection for the Team of the Round, made by local journalists and analysts, showcases Farayola’s successful transition to one of the most demanding clubs in the country, where he has consistently maintained a place in the starting lineup.

Farayola will look to carry his outstanding form into the second half of the season as Alashkert FC battles for a UEFA Champions League or Europa Conference League qualifying spot.