Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, born on February 12, 2001, is a prominent Georgian professional footballer who has made a significant impact in the world of football. Currently playing as a left winger for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, he also serves as the captain of the Georgia national team. Kvaratskhelia is widely regarded as one of the best wingers globally and is celebrated as one of the greatest players in Georgian football history, known for his exceptional dribbling, agility, and playmaking abilities.

Kvaratskhelia began his senior career at the young age of sixteen with Dinamo Tbilisi before moving to Rustavi for a brief period. His journey continued with a three-year stint at Lokomotiv Moscow and Rubin Kazan, where he earned two consecutive Russian Premier League Best Young Player awards. After a short return to Dinamo Batumi, he signed with Napoli in 2022, where he made an immediate impact by helping the club reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time and securing a Serie A title after a thirty-three-year wait, finishing as the league's top assist provider.

In recognition of his outstanding performances, Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A Most Valuable Player and the Champions League's Young Player of the Season. Following two and a half successful years at Napoli, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in January 2025 for a fee of seventy million euros. In his debut season with PSG, he quickly became a key player, contributing to the club's continental treble and scoring in the Champions League final. He also added a second Serie A title to his accolades, having played a crucial role in Napoli's title success during the first half of that season.

On the international stage, Kvaratskhelia has been a vital player for Georgia, representing the nation across all youth teams before making his senior debut in 2019. His contributions were instrumental in helping Georgia qualify for UEFA Euro 2024, marking the country's first appearance in a major international tournament.