Kvaratskhelia of PSG awarded 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 awarded on Sunday as the best player of the 2025/26 Champions League season. UEFA recognized the 23-year-old player for his outstanding performance in Europe’s most prestigious club competition, especially highlighting his scoring ability and game intelligence. Kvaratskhelia impressed with 12 goals and 8 assists, being a key factor in the new success of the Parisian club.

The forward, who joined PSG in the summer of 2025 from Napoli, played a fundamental role both in the group stage and the knockout rounds. His decisive goals helped Paris advance to the semifinals. Especially in critical moments, Kvaratskhelia demonstrated mental strength and creativity, earning recognition from both fans and experts.

It is interesting to note that Kvaratskhelia took over from his teammate Ousmane Dembélé, who was awarded the best player of the Champions League in 2025. Both professional footballers currently demonstrate PSG’s strength on the European stage like few have before.

The achievement of being named the best player of the Champions League underlines not only Kvaratskhelia’s individual quality but also the offensive quality of PSG’s squad led by coach Luis Enrique. The Parisians thus send a clear message to the competition that, despite the strong level, they are among the favorites.

In addition to Kvaratskhelia, players such as Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and Erling Haaland from Manchester City were also nominated, who showed solid performances. The final choice of the Georgian was mainly due to his mostly decisive actions and his constant presence at a high level.

With this award, Kvaratskhelia and PSG confirm their ambitions to win the Champions League. The club plans to strengthen its position in Europe in the long term through new investments and the incorporation of promising talents. Kvaratskhelia occupies a central role both in sports and as an identification figure for the club.

The 23-year-old player spoke with humility and gratitude after receiving the award: he dedicated the honor to his team and the fans, emphasizing that successes are only possible as a collective. For PSG, this recognition represents another milestone on their path to establishing themselves as a European elite club. This Champions League season has once again demonstrated the strength of the team led by Luis Enrique, further fueling high expectations for the coming years.