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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Named Champions League Player of the Year

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dribbling the ball on the field
Хвича Квaratshkelia визнаний найкращим гравцем Ліги чемпіонів року. Photo: Главком

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Crowned Champions League MVP

According to Главком: Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been honored as the best player of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season. Over the course of the tournament, the Georgian international appeared in 16 matches, netting 10 goals and providing 7 assists. His standout performances also earned him a spot in the Champions League Team of the Season, selected based on expert evaluations.

2025/26 Champions League Team of the Season

The symbolic lineup also features several of his PSG teammates:

  • Marquinhos
  • Nuno Mendes
  • Vitinha
  • Ousmane Dembélé

Additionally, three players from London's Arsenal, two representatives from Bayern Munich, and one from Atlético Madrid made the cut. The Team of the Season was arranged in a 4-4-2 formation and includes the following players:

  • David Raya
  • Marcos Llorente
  • Marquinhos
  • Gabriel Magalhães
  • Nuno Mendes
  • Michael Olise
  • Declan Rice
  • Vitinha
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  • Ousmane Dembélé
  • Harry Kane

Beyond Kvaratskhelia, other players also earned recognition. Pedro Henrique, a Shakhtar Donetsk star, was included in the UEFA Conference League Team of the Season after playing 9 matches, scoring once, and registering one assist. Morgan Rogers, a midfielder for Birmingham-based Aston Villa, was named the Europa League Player of the Season, having appeared in 15 games, scored 3 goals, and provided 5 assists.

“UEFA's Technical Observer Group has selected its 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season... #UCL - UEFA Champions League”

These achievements highlight the intense competition in European football and celebrate the outstanding contributions of players across various tournaments.

Being named the Champions League's top player underscores Kvaratskhelia's crucial role in PSG's success on the continental stage. His goal-scoring and overall impact on the team's performance mark him as one of the elite footballers of his generation. This honor also boosts the club's global profile and recognition.

As Kvaratskhelia shines in the Champions League, it's worth noting the impressive achievements of other players in European competitions. For instance, Pedro Henrique's inclusion in the UEFA Conference League Team of the Season reflects the growing talent pool across these tournaments, emphasizing the fierce competition present throughout the continent.

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