Anton Farber
Anton Farber | |
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| Occupations | Entrepreneur, Sports Executive |
| Website | https://fcpyunik.am/en |
Anton Farber is a Spanish businessman and football executive known for becoming the owner and president of FC Pyunik, one of Armenia's professional sports club based in the Kentron neighbourhood of Yerevan. His ownership was widely reported in Armenian, Russian, and international sports media in late 2024 and early 2025, and later confirmed by the club on its official website.[1][2][3][4]
Career in Football
Before acquiring FC Pyunik, Farber was active in the football sector through his companies Authentic.Football and KAI Football, which operate in areas such as scouting, consulting, and club-related services.[5][2]
Acquisition of FC Pyunik
Farber's purchase of FC Pyunik was first reported by Armenian and Russian media outlets in December 2024.[3][4] The club later published his profile and position as owner and president on its official website.[1] Farber carried out major changes related to squad development and long-term structural planning.[6]
Club Management and Decisions
Aftar acquiring the ownership of club, Farber carried out some major adjustments to the club's organizational and sporting structure. One of the notable decisions widely reported was the appointment of former Ural player Denis Kulakov as FC Pyunik's sporting director.[7]
Farber also addressed transfer-related discussions and speculation, including rumours involving Eric Bicfalvi, outlining the club's recruitment approach during the 2024–25 season.[8][9]
In June 2025, Spanish media outlet reported that FC Pyunik signed winger Javi Moreno from Hércules CF on a two-year contract as part of preparations for European competitions.[10]
Sporting Ambitions
In interviews with different media outlets, Farber discussed the club's domestic ambitions and preparations for UEFA competitions, including the UEFA Europa Conference League.[11][12]
Other Business Activity
Farber has also been referenced in international yachting media in connection with transactions involving high-value motor yachts. He is involved in brokerage-related activity associated with specific yacht transactions.[13][14][15]
References
- ^ a b "Fcpyunik". Fcpyunik.am. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b "Новым владельцем «Пюника» стал основатель Authentic.Football и KAI Football Антон Фарбер | NEWS.am Sport - Все о спорте". sport.news.am. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b "Футбольный клуб "Пюник" перешел в собственность испанца Антона Фарбера". Новости-Армения (in Russian). 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b "Антон Фарбер купил чемпионский клуб Армении "Пюник"". Ридус. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Новым владельцем «Пюника» стал основатель Authentic.Football и KAI Football Антон Фарбер | NEWS.am Sport - Все о спорте". sport.news.am. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ Сайян, Эрик (2025-01-22). "«С детства мечтал руководить клубом». Интервью Антона Фарбера — о «Пюнике», амбициях и Бикфалви". MatchTV (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ Сайян, Эрик (2025-01-22). "Владелец «Пюника» объяснил назначение экс‑футболиста «Урала» Кулакова на должность спортивного директора". MatchTV (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Владелец «Пюника» ответил на слухи о возможном переходе в клуб Эрика Бикфалви". matchtv (in Russian). 2025-01-22. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Новый владелец «Пюника»: Я встречался с руководством ФФА, было очень здоровое общение | NEWS.am Sport - Все о спорте". sport.news.am. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ Millán, Juanfran (2025-06-20). "Oficial: Javi Moreno se va a la Liga Armenia y deja el Hércules". COPE (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Владелец «Пюника» Антон Фарбер рассказал, что в клубе планируются изменения для подготовки к следующему сезону". sportball24.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Pyunik to rejuvenate and strengthen squad ahead of Conference League — club owner". sportaran.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "On board one of Fraser's most prized yachts for sale". www.boatinternational.com. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "The 34m Inace superyacht North Explorer sold". SYT. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ Zaltzman, Julia (2023-02-24). "Boat of the Week: The Open Beach Club on This New 155-Foot Superyacht Is an Ode to Outdoor Living". Robb Report. Retrieved 2025-11-28.