Paris – 31.05.2026: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian forward of Paris Saint-Germain, was officially named the best player of the 2025/26 Champions League season on Sunday. UEFA honored the 23-year-old for his outstanding performances in Europe’s most prestigious club competition, highlighting especially his goal-scoring ability and game intelligence. Kvaratskhelia impressed with 12 goals and 8 assists, making him a central factor in the French capital club’s renewed success.
The forward, who transferred from Napoli to PSG in summer 2025, played a key role in both the group stage and the knockout rounds. His decisive goals helped Paris fight their way to the semifinals. Particularly in critical moments, Kvaratskhelia showed composure and creativity, earning recognition from fans and experts alike.
Notably, Kvaratskhelia took over the baton of this award from his teammate Ousmane Dembélé, who was named best Champions League player in 2025. The two professional footballers currently demonstrate PSG’s strength on the European stage like rarely before.
Winning the title of best player in the Champions League not only underlines Kvaratskhelia’s individual class but also the offensive quality of the PSG squad, coached by Luis Enrique. The Parisians thus send a clear signal to their rivals that despite fierce competition they count among the favorites.
Besides Kvaratskhelia, players like Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and Erling Haaland from Manchester City were also in contention, having shown strong performances. The decision in favor of the Georgian ultimately came down to his mostly match-defining actions and his consistent presence at a high level.
With this award, Kvaratskhelia and PSG receive confirmation of their ambitions to win the Champions League. The club plans to strengthen its position in Europe long-term through further investments and the signing of promising talents. Kvaratskhelia plays a central role in this, both athletically and as a figure of identification for the club.
The 23-year-old spoke modestly and gratefully after the award ceremony: he dedicated the honor to his team and the fans, emphasizing that successes are only possible collectively. For PSG, this award is another milestone on the path to establish themselves as a top European club. The current Champions League season has once again shown how strong the team around coach Luis Enrique is, further fueling high expectations for the coming years.
Sources
- Franceinfo