FC Van was founded on 31 May 2019 in the town of Charentsavan, Kotayk Province, by Armenian-Russian businessman Oleg Ghukasov.

[1] On 30 July 2020, it was announced that Van had been given a license to compete in the Armenian Premier League for the 2020–21 season.

[2] On 31 July 2020, Vice-president Karen Barseghyan announced that he was stepping down as head coach to concentrate on being vice-president, with Sevada Arzumanyan being appointed as the club's new head coach.

[3] On 2 February 2021, Van announced that Artur Asoyan had replaced Sevada Arzumanyan as their Head Coach.

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