KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA DETAILED STATISTICAL PROFILE

BIO

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was born on February 12, 2001, in Tbilisi, Georgia. A Georgian national and left winger for Paris Saint Germain, he has won the Russian Cup (2019, Lokomotiv Moscow), two Serie A titles (2023, 2025, Napoli), two Ligue 1 titles (2025, 2026, PSG), and two Champions League trophies (2025, 2026, PSG). Individually, he was named 2023 Serie A MVP, 2023 Champions League Young Player of the Season, and 2026 Champions League Player of the Season. He has 50 international caps for Georgia, scoring 23 goals.

His 2025-2026 season:

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

• Unpredictable Dribbling Style: Kvaratskhelia utilizes an unorthodox, graceful yet dishevelled gait that makes his movements difficult for defenders to track. He is equally adept at cutting inside on his right foot or driving toward the touchline to cross with his left.

• Tactical Defensive Work-rate: Under Luis Enrique, he has evolved into a disciplined two-way winger who provides essential team balance. His willingness to track back and execute a tireless defensive shift distinguishes him from traditional flair players.

Efficiency Statistics

• Elite Progressive Carrying: During the 2025/26 campaign, Kvaratskhelia averaged 11.7 progressive carries and 5.3 take-ons per 90 minutes, demonstrating his role as a primary ball progressor.

• Champions League Dominance: In the 2025/26 European season, he became the first player in history to record a goal involvement in seven consecutive Champions League knockout stage matches.

• Consistent Goal Contribution: He finished the 2025/26 season with 30 combined goal involvements (19 goals and 11 assists) across 48 appearances in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain.