Kevork Mardikian

Mardikian started his career at Hutteen, before joining Al-Jaish in 1976, due to mandatory military service. He played for Syria in the 1980 Asian Cup, 1984 Asian Cup and the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He has been described as "one of the best Syrian footballers of all time". As a coach, Mardikian has coached Syria in various youth teams such as Syria U-20 (successful qualification to the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship) and Syria U-17. He also coached in the United Arab Emirates, Lebanese side Homenetmen, and his former club Hutteen, where he led the latter to the Syrian Cup final in 1998–99. His son Mardik Mardikian is also a footballer.