Younger brother of Champions League star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia strikingly resembles PSG star: Fans are delighted
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tornike Kvaratskhelia, the younger brother of Napoli and PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, has made his European debut.
- The 16-year-old bears a striking resemblance to his older brother and exhibits a similar playing style.
- Comparisons to his famous sibling have already begun, with predictions of a bright future for the young player.
The Kvaratskhelia surname is once again capturing attention in the football world, this time focusing on Khvicha's nine-years-younger brother, Tornike. The 16-year-old Georgian made his European debut in Dinamo Tbilisi's victory against ลฝalgiris in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. Although he played for 68 minutes without scoring or assisting, he contributed to his team's performance.
Tornike not only bears a remarkable physical resemblance to his older brother but also appears to mirror his playing style. Khvicha is known for his unpredictable dribbling, exceptional game intelligence, and brilliant moves, qualities that the younger Kvaratskhelia has also displayed. Comparisons to his famous sibling have already started, with predictions of a bright future for Tornike after just one match. Major international media outlets, including Gazzetta dello Sport, have reported on the young talent.
The Kvaratskhelia brothers have football in their blood. Their father, Badri, was also a professional footballer and a representative for Azerbaijan. However, the brothers ultimately chose to play for Georgia. The story highlights the emergence of a new talent from a footballing family, drawing immediate parallels to the success of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who rose from Dinamo Batumi to lead Napoli to a historic Scudetto before moving to PSG.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.