Kvaratskhelia from PSG has been recognized as the best player of the 2025/26 Champions League season.

Paris – 31.05.2026: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian forward of Paris Saint-Germain, was officially recognized as the best player of the 2025/26 Champions League season on Sunday. UEFA honored the 23-year-old footballer for his outstanding achievements in Europe’s most prestigious club tournament, particularly highlighting his attacking threat and game intelligence. Kvaratskhelia impressed with 12 goals and 8 assists, becoming a key factor in the French capital club’s continued success.

The forward, who transferred from Napoli to PSG in summer 2025, played a decisive role both in the group stage and in the knockout rounds. His crucial goals helped Paris reach the semifinals. Especially in critical moments, Kvaratskhelia showed nerves of steel and creativity, earning recognition among fans and experts alike.

It is interesting that Kvaratskhelia took over this award from his teammate Ousmane Dembélé, who was named the best Champions League player in 2025. Both professionals currently demonstrate PSG’s strength on the European stage like never before.

Receiving the title of best Champions League player underlines not only Kvaratskhelia’s individual skill but also the attacking quality of the PSG squad, coached by Luis Enrique. The Paris club clearly signals to competitors that despite tough competition, it remains among the favorites.

Besides Kvaratskhelia, other nominees included players such as Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and Erling Haaland from Manchester City, who also delivered strong performances. The decision in favor of the Georgian was made due to his majority of decisive plays impacting results and consistent high-level performance.

This award confirms the ambitions of Kvaratskhelia and PSG to win the Champions League. The club plans to strengthen its position in Europe for the long term through further investments and signing promising talents. At the same time, Kvaratskhelia plays a central role both in a sporting and symbolic sense for the club.

After receiving the award, the 23-year-old footballer spoke modestly and gratefully: he dedicated this honor to his team and fans, emphasizing that success is only possible collectively. For PSG, this recognition became another important milestone on the path to becoming a top European club. The current Champions League season once again showed how strong the team under Luis Enrique’s leadership is, further fueling high expectations for the coming years.