PSG's Kvaratskhelia Named Best Player of the 2025/26 Champions League Season

Paris – May 31, 2026: Georgian international forward Kviča Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain (Paris Saint-Germain) was officially awarded as the best player of the 2025/26 Champions League season on Sunday. UEFA praised the 23-year-old for his outstanding performance in Europe’s premier club competition, especially highlighting his scoring ability and game intelligence. Kvaratskhelia delivered 12 goals and 8 assists, becoming a central figure in the French capital club’s renewed success.

The forward, who transferred from Napoli to PSG in the summer of 2025, played a key role not only in the group stage but also in the knockout rounds. His decisive goals led Paris to the semifinals. His composure and creativity in crucial moments were highly appreciated by both fans and experts.

Interestingly, he took over this honor from his teammate and 2025 Champions League best player Ousmane Dembélé. Both players have demonstrated PSG’s strong force on the European stage in an unprecedented way.

The Champions League best player award reflects not only Kvaratskhelia’s individual quality but also the high offensive strength of PSG under coach Luis Enrique. They clearly demonstrated that they are serious title contenders amid fierce competition.

Besides Kvaratskhelia, Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and Erling Haaland from Manchester City were also nominated, both of whom delivered excellent performances. Ultimately, the Georgian was chosen mainly due to the many game-deciding plays and consistently high-level performances.

This honor reaffirms Kvaratskhelia’s and PSG’s ambition to conquer the Champions League. The club plans to strengthen its position in Europe long-term through further investments and the acquisition of promising young players. Kvaratskhelia will play a key role not only on the sports side but also as a symbolic figure of the club.

The 23-year-old expressed humility and gratitude after the award ceremony, dedicating this honor to his team and fans, emphasizing that success is brought by the entire team. For PSG, this award marks another milestone in solidifying their status as a top European club. This season’s Champions League once again proved the strength of the team led by coach Luis Enrique and has further raised great expectations for the coming years.