In 2001, Banants demerged from FC Kotayk, and was moved from Abovyan to the capital Yerevan.

Because of the merger, Banants acquired many players from Spartak Yerevan, including Samvel Melkonyan.

[7] The construction of the Urartu Stadium was launched in 2006 in the Malatia-Sebastia District of Yerevan, with the assistance of the FIFA goal programme.

Urartu Training Centre is the club's academy base located in the Malatia-Sebastia District of Yerevan.

The most active group of fans is the South West Ultras fan club, mainly composed of residents from several neighbourhoods within the Malatia-Sebastia District of Yerevan,[8] since the club is a de facto representer of the district.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.