UEFA names Kvaratskhelia 2025/26 Champions League Player of the Season

Paris Saint-Germain's dynamic Georgia winger, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, has been honored as the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season. The award was presented by a UEFA panel of judges, recognizing his significant contributions throughout PSG's title defense campaign.

Kvaratskhelia proved to be a constant threat on the field, netting ten goals and contributing six assists across his 16 appearances in the tournament. His performances were crucial in PSG's journey, including a pivotal role in their semi-final victory over Bayern Munich, where he scored twice in a thrilling 5-4 first-leg win. He also found the net against Chelsea in the last 16 and Liverpool in the quarter-finals.

The prestigious award was decided by UEFA's technical observer board, comprising around 30 football dignitaries such as Gareth Southgate and Rafa Benitez. The panel lauded Kvaratskhelia's season as "pivotal and dazzling," acknowledging his impactful performances that were instrumental in PSG's success.

Kvaratskhelia was also on the score sheet in the 2025 final, where Paris Saint-Germain secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. The 25-year-old's consistent brilliance throughout the competition cemented his status as the standout player of the season.

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Arguably Kvaratskhelia’s finest performance came in the unforgettable 5-4 semi-final first-leg win over Bayern, as he curled in a beauty to draw his side level at 1-1 before adding a fierce drive in the second period to complete a fine double.