History of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in Timeline

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a Georgian professional footballer renowned for his skills as a winger. Currently playing for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Georgia national team, he has gained recognition for his exceptional dribbling abilities, agility, and playmaking prowess on the field. His dynamic style of play has made him a valuable asset to both club and country.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

February 2001: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's Birth

On February 2001, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian professional footballer known for his dribbling, agility, and playmaking, was born.

2010: Birth of Tornike Kvaratskhelia

In 2010, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's younger brother, Tornike, who is also a footballer, was born.

September 2016: Debut for Georgia U17

In September 2016, Kvaratskhelia first represented Georgia at under-17 level, making his debut against Bulgaria in a 1–0 loss.

May 2017: Won UEFA Development Tournament

In May 2017, Kvaratskhelia was part of the Georgian under-17 team that won the UEFA Development Tournament.

September 2017: Senior Debut for Dinamo Tbilisi

In September 2017, Kvaratskhelia began his senior career at Dinamo Tbilisi, making his senior debut against Kolkheti-1913 Poti on September 29, 2017.

November 2017: First Goal for Dinamo Tbilisi

In November 2017, Kvaratskhelia scored his first goal for Dinamo Tbilisi in a 1–0 win away to Shukura Kobuleti on November 19, 2017.

November 2017: Debut for Georgia U19

On November 8, 2017, at the age of 16, Kvaratskhelia made his debut for Georgia's under-19's.

2017: Aleksandre Chivadze Golden Medal

Due to his performances for Georgia's under-17 team, Kvaratskhelia became the first winner of the Aleksandre Chivadze golden medal in 2017.

March 2018: Left Dinamo Tbilisi

In March 2018, Kvaratskhelia left Dinamo Tbilisi due to a contract dispute and signed for Rustavi.

April 2018: Interest from Bayern Munich

In April 2018, Kvaratskhelia was the subject of interest from Bayern Munich and attended their match against Sevilla.

May 2018: Represented Georgian Under-18 Team

On May 29, 2018, Kvaratskhelia represented a Georgian under-18 team, scoring a goal in a win against Turkey.

September 2018: First Goal for Georgia U19

On September 5, 2018, Kvaratskhelia scored his first goal for the under-19's against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2018: Included in The Guardian's List

In 2018, Kvaratskhelia was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation 2018: 60 of the best young talents in world football."

2018: Named Among Best Young Players

In 2018, The Guardian named Kvaratskhelia among the 60 best young players worldwide.

February 2019: Joined Lokomotiv Moscow on Loan

On February 15, 2019, Kvaratskhelia joined Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow on loan.

June 2019: Increase in Market Value

Between June 2019 and June 2020, Kvaratskhelia's market value increased five times in a single season.

June 2019: Debut for Georgia National Team

On June 7, 2019, Kvaratskhelia made his debut for the Georgia national team in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Gibraltar.

July 2019: Signed with Rubin Kazan

On July 6, 2019, Kvaratskhelia signed a five-year deal with Rubin Kazan. He played his first game on July 15 against his previous club Lokomotiv, coming on as a substitute in the second half and scoring the equalizer in a 1–1 draw.

November 2019: Debut for Georgia U21

On November 15, 2019, Kvaratskhelia represented Georgia's under-21's twice, scoring Georgia's equaliser against France on his debut.

2019: Senior National Team Debut

In 2019, Kvaratskhelia made his debut for the senior national team of Georgia, becoming an integral part of the team.

2019: Included in UEFA's List

In 2019, Kvaratskhelia was included in UEFA's "50 for the future" for the 2019–20 season.

June 2020: Increase in Market Value

Between June 2019 and June 2020, Kvaratskhelia's market value increased five times in a single season.

October 2020: First Senior International Goal

On October 14, 2020, Kvaratskhelia scored his first senior international goal in a UEFA Nations League draw with North Macedonia.

March 2021: Scored Against Spain

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on March 28, 2021, Kvaratskhelia scored against Spain, followed by another goal three days later against Greece.

2021: Included in L'Équipe's List

In 2021, L'Équipe included Kvaratskhelia in their list of 50 best players born after 2001.

2021: Included in List of Best Young Players

In early 2021, L'Équipe published a list of 50 best players born in the 21st century, with Kvaratskhelia being the only RPL player to be included.

2021: Debut for Georgia U21

Prior to his senior call up, Kvaratskhelia represented Georgia's under-21's twice during qualification for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

March 2022: Suspended Contract with Rubin Kazan and Joined Dinamo Batumi

In March 2022, Kvaratskhelia suspended his contract with Rubin Kazan and joined Dinamo Batumi of Georgia.

July 2022: Signed with Napoli

On July 1, 2022, Kvaratskhelia signed with Serie A side Napoli on a deal lasting until 2027.

August 2022: Named Serie A Player of the Month

Following his debut and subsequent matches for Napoli in August 2022, Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A Player of the Month.

August 2022: Relationship Revealed

In August 2022, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia revealed that he had been dating Nitsa Tavadze for one year.

2022: Included in FourFourTwo's List

Following his breakthrough 2022–23 league title-winning season with Napoli, he established himself as one of the best players in the world. In 2022, FourFourTwo included him in their list of "The 100 best players in the world."

2022: Signed for Napoli

In 2022, Kvaratskhelia signed for Napoli. In his debut season he helped the club to reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time ever, and win a first Serie A title in 33 years, finishing as the league's top assist provider. This saw him named Serie A Most Valuable Player and the Champions League's Young Player of the Season.

2022: Scored Against Spain

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on March 28, 2021, Kvaratskhelia scored against Spain, followed by another goal three days later against Greece.

2022: Top Ranking in Nations League

In the 2022–23 Nations League, Kvaratskhelia scored three times in four games and topped the list of players in multiple nominations.

February 2023: Named Serie A Player of the Month

In February 2023, Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A Player of the Month for a second time.

October 2023: Marriage to Nitsa Tavadze

In October 2023, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nitsa Tavadze's marriage ceremony was held at Mtskheta's Samtavro monastery.

2023: Comparison to George Best

In 2023, former Napoli forward Gianfranco Zola likened Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's playing style to that of George Best.

2023: Scored in Successive Matches

In autumn 2023, Kvaratskhelia added five more goals to his tally and became the first player among the Crusaders to score in four successive matches.

March 2024: Successful Qualifying Campaign

In March 2024, the national team successfully concluded their qualifying campaign for the European championship with Kvaratskhelia widely recognized as a vital contributor.