Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Biography, Career, Stats & Net Worth

Some footballers only do a little better than others; Yet, a few of them Much change what the whole generation can dream of accomplishing. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for sure falls in the latter set of players. The Khvicha Kvaratskhelia story is one of the greatest in current football, running from making kicks with a barefoot at the river side in a remote village in Georgia to netting goals in a Champions League final for Paris Saint-Germain. At the tender age of 25, the Georgian footballer Kvaratskhelia has already drawn comparisons to Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, is a multiple Champions League winner, and has singlehandedly carried the hopes of his nation’s footballing on his shoulders. Here is the complete story of his path to greatness.

Personal Details 

Detail	Information
Full Name	Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Date of Birth	12 February 2001
Place of Birth	Tbilisi, Georgia
Age	25 years (as of 2026)
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	70 kg
Nationality	Georgian
Position	Left Winger / Inside Forward
Preferred Foot	Both (primarily left)
Current Club	Paris Saint-Germain
Shirt Number	7
International Team	Georgia (Captain)

Early Life and Background

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was born on February 12 2001 in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, into a football-loving family. He mainly grew up in the village of Nakifu where, based on most people, he learned to play football without shoes. In doing so, he developed the balance and close control which later made him one of the most elusive dribblers of European football.

In the first decade of the 21st century, Georgia was a nation that was still struggling after the Soviet era, with limited resources. Still, Tbilisi made up for the lack of infrastructure by a strong passion. The culture of street football was so rich and competitive that it was unstructured in the best possible way, which was exactly the environment that brought out the creativity, speed and technical abilities of young players.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Family and Personal Life

Football is the Kvaratskhelia family tradition. Their father, Badri Kvaratskhelia, was a professional footballer who had a long stint with FC Dinamo Tbilisi and was also a player for the Azerbaijani national team. Being raised with a father who professionally knew the sport provided Khvicha with both the help and the high-level standards very early on.

He is the middle child of three brothers. His youngest brother Tornike who was born in 2010, is also a soccer player. This just shows how strong football is in their family.

In his private life, Kvaratskhelia married Nitsa Tavadze by the traditional Georgian Orthodox church wedding at Samtavro monastery in Mtskheta in October 2023. The couple have been dating since 2021. Nitsa is a medical student who prefers to stay away from the limelight. Recently, the couple had a son, Damiane Kvaratskhelia.

The Kvaratskhelia family are ethnically Mingrelian from the Samegrelo region of Georgia and Khvicha not only learned Georgian but also Mingrelian.

Youth Career and Academy Journey

When Kvaratskhelia was 11 years old, he enrolled in the youth academy of Dinamo Tbilisi, which is historically the most successful club in Georgia. Even back then, his immense potential overshadowed his young age and the coaches made some special training programs targeting his left foot and his inherent agility.

Rapid were his steps as he climbed the hierarchy of the youth team; Though some coaches reportedly were not totally convinced by his physique and they doubted if he was strong enough to handle senior football. Apparently one of the club president’s assistants predicted that the kid would one day join the most famous teams of the world.

Senior Club Career

Dinamo Tbilisi (2017)

On 29 September 2017, at the age of only 16, Kvaratskhelia was introduced to the senior team of Dinamo Tbilisi for the first time when he came off the bench in a match that ended 1-1. The lad who was still in his teens went on netting his first senior goal only a couple of weeks later when the team was winning 1-0. He made five appearances overall but due to a contract disagreement he left the club in March 2018.

FC Rustavi (2018)

Following his release from Dinamo Tbilisi, Kvaratskhelia was signed by FC Rustavi. Scoring three times in 18 league games helped him grab some attention outside of Georgia’s borders. The Guardian has included him among the top 60 players of his age group in the world and it is said that Bayern Munich who were at that time the champions of Germany kept an eye on him.

Lokomotiv Moscow and Rubin Kazan (2019 to 2022)

Kvaratskhelia went to Lokomotiv Moscow of the Russian Premier League on loan in February 2019. Later on when the loan period had expired and should have been followed by the signing of a permanent agreement but it did not happen, he put pen to paper for Rubin Kazan for a five-year duration in July 2019. Playing in Russia had been a turning point for him. He made a total of 73 appearances during which he scored 9 goals and provided the assist for 18 more for his club, and for that he was bestowed the accolade of the Best Young Player of the Russian Premier League for two consecutive years. The French daily L’Equipe ranked him among the 50 best players born in the 21st century, in a list published in the beginning of 2021, and he was the only player from the top division of Russia who was included in the ranking.

Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in early 2022, FIFA permitted the foreign players to suspend their Russian contracts temporarily, and Kvaratskhelia opted for going away.

Dinamo Batumi (2022)

Upon his arrival in Georgia, he signed a contract with Dinamo Batumi and in no time he lit a fire with his performances. 11 games witnessed him scoring 8 goals and assisting twice which was proof that he was able to perform in a big European arena.

SSC Napoli (2022 to 2025)

Napoli brought Kvaratskhelia onboard in July 2022 at a price reportedly in the range of 10 to 12 million. Definitely, this move turned out to be a real steal in the modern-day transfer market.

Just his first year at Napoli, he took part in the club winning the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years, cementing their 2023 finish. He was not only the joint-top assistant in the league but also the recipient of Serie A’s Most Valuable Player award and UEFA Champions League’s Young Player of the Season accolade. In homage to Diego Maradona, Napoli fandom nicknamed him “Kvaradona, ” a fitting parallel to the club’s legendary player. His style, marked by a short stature, lightning speed, and natural scoring ability, led to comparisons with Maradona, Lionel Messi, and even George Best.

Paris Saint-Germain (2025 to Present)

On 17 January 2025, PSG made it official that they had acquired Kvaratskhelia from Napoli for a fee said to be 70 million plus 10 million in incentives, making it a total of 80 million. A four-and-a-half-year deal was inked with Kvaratskhelia, who also makes history as the first Georgian player to feature for PSG.

The effect was felt straight away. During the 2024-25 campaign, PSG secured the Ligue 1 trophy, the Coupe de France, and above all, their maiden UEFA Champions League title. Kvaratskhelia found the net for PSG’s fourth goal in a 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in the Champions League final, thereby becoming the first Georgian to score in a UEFA club competition final.

Though, the 2025-26 season is even more remarkable up to the present. He amassed 10 goals and 5 assists in a single Champions League campaign and contributed to a double on the occasion of a 5-4 triumph over Bayern Munich in the semi-final. After winning a second successive Champions League crown PSG the day following the final, announced Kvaratskhelia as the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season.

International Career

Kvaratskhelia first played for Georgia’s senior national team in 2019. Now, he not only serves as their captain but is also their key player. The highlight of his international football career was in 2024 when Georgia made it to UEFA Euro 2024, the major international tournament for the first time in the history of the country. Georgia didn’t stop there, they went on to the knockout stage of the tournament.

He has worn the Georgian jersey at different youth levels starting from the under-17 team. His international goals have been a regular part of Georgia’s Nations League and World Cup qualification matches.

Career Statistics Summary

Competition	Club	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Serie A	Napoli (2022-25)	~120	45+	40+
Champions League	Napoli + PSG	50+	20+	15+
Ligue 1	PSG (2025-26)	28+	8	4
International	Georgia	50+	15+	15+

Statistics are updated to June 2026 and are approximate across career totals.

Major Achievements and Honours

With Lokomotiv Moscow:

• Russian Cup (2018-19)

With SSC Napoli:

• Serie A title (2022-23), the club’s first in 33 years

With Paris Saint-Germain:

• Ligue 1 (2024-25, 2025-26)
• Coupe de France (2024-25)
• UEFA Champions League (2024-25, 2025-26)
• Trophée des Champions (2025-26)
• UEFA Super Cup (2025-26)
• FIFA Intercontinental Cup (2025)

Individual:

• Serie A Most Valuable Player (2022-23)
• UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season (2022-23)
• UEFA Champions League Player of the Season (2025-26)
• Russian Premier League Best Young Player (two consecutive years)
• Georgian Footballer of the Year (multiple times)
• First Georgian to score in a UEFA club competition final
• First Georgian to score in a FIFA Club World Cup

Playing Style and Key Strengths

The story of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is incomplete without understanding the qualities that make him so hard to defend. He mainly plays as a left winger but is equally confident in cutting inside onto his right foot or sticking to the touchline and using his left foot. It is this versatility that renders him truly unpredictable.

Physically, his lean build is a key feature that sets him apart; it helps him change direction rapidly without toppling over. Whenever defenders decide to tackle him, they realize that he has already gone past them. When combined with short bursts of explosive speed, these attributes make him one of the most direct dribblers in world football.

Aside from his extraordinary skills, Kvaratskhelia is highly intelligent on the football pitch. He anticipates where the openings will be before they occur, he presses with determination when he is out of possession, and he not only scores goals but also sets up his teammates for scoring. His assist numbers show the extent to which he is team-oriented On top of being a gifted player.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Net Worth 

Currently, at PSG, the player receives a salary of around 16. 36 million per year before taxes, positioning him among the top earners in Ligue 1. His weekly pay people think is close to 314,000. The agreement is valid until June 2029. He is

considered to be worth between 89 million and 109 million by the leading football valuation sites, and some analysts even think that his figure may increase further after winning consecutive Champions League titles and receiving individual awards.

Kvaratskhelia has a net worth that is largely based on his salary and sponsorship/endorsement income. Still, he maintains a relatively low-profile level of publicity compared to many players at his level.

Brand Endorsements

Kvaratskhelia is currently a Nike athlete who appears in their football boot adverts. Because of his meteoric rise to stardom, he has got commercial opportunities from several brands and his endorsement list is expected to increase by a lot over the next few years, In particular as his fame in France and Europe in general grows.

Social Media Presence

On Instagram, Kvaratskhelia is very active and has gathered millions of followers. His content is mainly about football, family moments, and sometimes a sneak peek of the Georgian national team life. Also, he is not one of those big-time social media users among the players of his generation, that definitely goes hand in hand with his relatively reserved and down-to-earth image on the outside.

• Instagram: @kvara7
• Facebook: @kkvaratskheliaa7
• Twitter: @Khvicha_Kvara

Latest News and Recent Updates 

The 2025-26 season has witnessed Kvaratskhelia’s greatest career moments. Mattering a lot in PSG’s back-to-back Champions League victories and being awarded the tournament’s top player, he reached the pinnacle of recognition for his 10 goals and 5 assists in the European competition. Besides netting a double and winning a penalty at the final vs. Arsenal, he also scored twice at the semi-final vs. Bayern. His market value went over 99 million.

Being Georgia captain, he keeps the national team fighting for the 2026 World Cup qualifying spots and competing in the UEFA Nations League.

Interesting Facts about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

• The fact that Kvaratskhelia played football barefoot by a riverside in the village of Nakifu during his childhood really shows how far his origins were from elite football.
• His parents belong to the ethnic group of Mingrelians, and at home he spoke Mingrelian as his first language.
• He was on the radar of Bayern Munich even before Rustavi when he was still a youth player.
• He says Cristiano Ronaldo is the football player he most admired and looked up to as a kid.
• Upon his arrival at PSG, he hit the ground running: in 6 months, he was the first Georgian to win Ligue 1, the first Georgian to win the Coupe de France, and the first Georgian to score in a Champions League final.
• His nickname “Kvaradona” was invented by Napoli fans just for fun, neither the club nor the media had anything to do with it.
• He belongs to the cohort of people born in 2001, alongside Billie Eilish and Jannik Sinner who are also ranked as the most historically popular figures in the world.

FAQs 

Q1. Who is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? 

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a Georgian professional footballer born on 12 February 2001. He currently plays as a left winger for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Georgia national team. He is widely regarded as the greatest Georgian footballer of all time.

Q2. Which clubs has Kvaratskhelia played for? 

His career clubs include Dinamo Tbilisi, FC Rustavi, Lokomotiv Moscow (loan), Rubin Kazan, Dinamo Batumi, SSC Napoli, and Paris Saint-Germain. He joined PSG in January 2025.

Q3. What trophies has Kvaratskhelia won? 

He has won the Serie A title with Napoli, two consecutive UEFA Champions League titles with PSG, two Ligue 1 titles, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and the Trophée des Champions.

Q4. What is Kvaratskhelia’s salary at PSG? 

His annual gross salary at PSG is reported to be approximately €16.36 million, with a weekly wage of around €314,000. His contract runs until June 2029.

Q5. Is Kvaratskhelia married? 

Yes. He married Nitsa Tavadze in October 2023 in a Georgian Orthodox ceremony at the Samtavro monastery in Mtskheta. The couple have a son named Damiane.

Q6. Why is Kvaratskhelia called “Kvaradona”? 

The nickname was given to him by Napoli supporters in reference to club legend Diego Maradona. It reflects both his playing style, particularly his dribbling and creativity, and the way he captivated the city of Naples in his debut season.

Q7. What individual awards has Kvaratskhelia won? 

His individual honours include the Serie A Most Valuable Player award (2022-23), UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season (2022-23), UEFA Champions League Player of the Season (2025-26), two consecutive Russian Premier League Best Young Player awards, and the Georgian Footballer of the Year on multiple occasions.

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