Paris Saint-Germain’s Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been named the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group.
The 25-year-old received the prestigious individual award after playing a decisive role in PSG’s successful title defense. The French club retained the Champions League trophy on May 30, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna after the final ended 1-1 following extra time.
Kvaratskhelia was one of PSG’s standout performers throughout the campaign, finishing the tournament with 10 goals and six assists. He also made a key contribution in the final, winning the second-half penalty after being fouled by Cristhian Mosquera. Ousmane Dembélé converted from the spot to bring PSG level and send the match toward extra time and, ultimately, penalties.
The triumph marked PSG’s second consecutive Champions League title. A year earlier, the Paris club won the trophy for the first time in its history with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the 2025 final, where Kvaratskhelia also scored.
Alongside Kvaratskhelia’s Player of the Season recognition, UEFA also named several other award winners. Real Madrid’s Arda Güler was chosen as Revelation of the Season, while Federico Valverde won Goal of the Season. PSG midfielder Vitinha was named Player of the Match in the final.
Kvaratskhelia was also included in the Champions League Team of the Season, together with four PSG teammates — Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha. Arsenal players David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice were also selected in the team.
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