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Sevada Abelian
{{BLP sources|date=August 2012}}
{{Orphan|date=August 2012}}
'''Abelian Sevada''', (born, 5 June 1992) is a Belgian professional football player, born in [[Armenia]].
He currently has a professional contract with [[Paris Saint-Germain]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.PSG.fr |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28Royal Antwerp F.C.]]<ref>{{www.rafc.be}}</ref>

He plays as a right fullback. He started his career in [[Zaventem]] and got selected for several talent competitions where he proved himself. He played as a 19 year old teenager in the [[Emirates Stadium]] against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], [[Paris Saint-Germain]] and [[A.C. Milan]]. He got noticed by several clubs, playing in [[London]]. Clubs in the [[United States|USA]], [[Belgium]] and [[Denmark]] wanted to buy him. He also got offered a scholarship in [[Texas]] worth over more than $50,000.

The youngster would earn around $85,000 but would like to continue his studies. A loan for the upcoming three years is probably the next highlight until he finishes his studies.

== Career ==
Abelian started playing for [[KV Woluwe-Zaventem]] as a kid. He studied Economics in combination with his football and graduated in 2011. After graduation he played for a 4th division club, combining with his higher educations in Real Estate. Very soon he got selected for a talent competition in [[London]], where he demonstrated his skills in front of legends as [[Gianfranco Zola]], [[Robert Pires]], [[Daniele Massaro]] and [[Jean-Pierre Papin]]. He received offers from a lot of clubs from [[Europe]] and USA, but he decided together with his manager to stay in Belgium. Abelian was mentioned several times in local newspapers, scoring goals from distance. He also practiced [[Judo]] for more than 10 years, getting several titles and gold medals in National Competitions.

On 16 July , it was announced that Abelian had signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, completing a €1.5 million transfer to the French club. It was reported that his wages are in excess of €19,000 per week, around €1 million a year.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Competition !! Season !! Club
|-
|[[Belgian Third Division]]|| 2008-2009 || [[KV Woluwe-Zaventem]]
|-
| [[Belgian Promotion]]|| 2009-2012 || [[:nl:KOVC Sterrebeek|KOVC Sterrebeek]]
|-
| [[Belgian Second Division]] ||2012-2013 ||[[Royal Antwerp F.C.]]
|-
| [[French League 1]] ||2013- ||[[Paris Saint-Germain]]
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://sites.google.com/site/abeliansevadaplayer/ Images with Sevada Abelian]

{{Persondata
| NAME              = Abelian, Sevada
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = 
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Belgian footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH     = 5 June 1992
| PLACE OF BIRTH    = Hoktemberyan
| DATE OF DEATH     = 
| PLACE OF DEATH    = 
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Abelian, Sevada}}
[[Category:Belgian footballers]]
[[Category:1992 births]]
[[Category:Armenian emigrants to Belgium]]
[[Category:Living people]]