Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Wins Champions League Player of the Season
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named the Champions League Player of the Season on Sunday, surpassing players from other teams such as Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid. The Georgian attacker scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in 16 UCL matches this season.
The day after PSG's victory against Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, UEFA announced Kvaratskhelia as the best player of the 2025-26 season. He succeeds his teammate Ousmane Dembele, who was awarded last season.
The 25-year-old player was decisive every 70 minutes on average, scoring 7 goals in the knockout stages. Kvaratskhelia's performance was crucial in PSG's victory, and he was named in the 2025-2026 UCL Team of the Season.
Kvaratskhelia's award is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding performance this season. He stepped up in a season where his teammate Ousmane Dembele was injured, and his defensive work was impressive, dropping back when necessary and quickly moving up again to be lethal on counterattacks.
Kvaratskhelia recorded a total of 50 shots in the Champions League this season, with an overall xG of 4.16. He started in 14 of the 16 matches in which he participated in the UCL, averaging 71 minutes per game.
Kvaratskhelia's national team did not qualify for the World Cup, which might affect his chances of winning the next Ballon d'Or. However, his teammates, such as Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha, emerge as strong candidates depending on their performance this summer in North America.
The Georgian player's future looks bright, and his performance this season has made him a top contender for individual awards. Kvaratskhelia's ability to score goals and provide assists has made him a valuable asset to PSG, and his defensive work has been impressive.
Kvaratskhelia's award is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. He has proven himself to be one of the top players in the Champions League, and his performance has earned him recognition from UEFA.
On Sunday, UEFA announced the composition of the 2025-2026 UCL Team of the Season, with five Parisian players in the starting lineup, including Kvaratskhelia. The team's performance this season has been impressive, and Kvaratskhelia's award is a well-deserved recognition of his contribution to the team's success.
Kvaratskhelia's future in the sport looks promising, and his performance this season has made him a top contender for individual awards. His ability to score goals and provide assists has made him a valuable asset to PSG, and his defensive work has been impressive. Kvaratskhelia's award is a recognition of his outstanding performance this season, and he will likely continue to be a top player in the Champions League.