Georgia National Team: Upcoming Matches 2024, Predictions, starters, Awards, Net worth,History, previous Highlights, Coach,Players, Records, Transfers, League And Everything To Know
The Georgia national football team represents Georgia in men’s international football matches and is controlled by the Georgian Football Federation.
- Nickname: Jvarosnebi (Crusaders)
- Association: Georgian Football Federation (GFF)
- Head Coach: Willy Sagnol
- Also Captain: Guram Kashia
- Most Caps: Guram Kashia (113)
- Also Top Scorer: Shota Arveladze (26)
- Home Stadium: Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena (main), Adjarabet Arena (second), Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, and Ramaz Shengelia Stadium (third)
- FIFA Code: GEO
Origins
- The Georgian team played its first international match in 1990, while Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union.
- Coached by Givi Nodia, they faced Lithuania in a friendly match, which ended in a 2–2 draw.
- The declaration of Georgia’s independence in 1991 opened the door for competitive matches, and also the Georgian Football Federation joined UEFA and FIFA in 1992.
Qualifying Campaigns
- Since Euro 1996, Georgia has consistently aimed for major tournaments.
- Their first participation in UEFA Euro was in 2024, a historic moment for Georgian football.
- Despite challenges, the team has shown resilience, competing against stronger opponents.
Notable Matches
- Biggest Win: Georgia 8–0 Thailand (Tbilisi, Georgia; October 12, 2023)
- A dominant performance that showcased their attacking prowess.
- Also Biggest Defeat: Georgia 1–7 Spain (Tbilisi, Georgia; September 8, 2023)
- A tough lesson but a reminder of the level they aspire to reach.
Euro 2024 Participation:
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- Georgia attempted to qualify for major tournaments from Euro 1996 onwards.
- Their first participation in UEFA Euro 2024 also marked a significant milestone.
- Home games are played at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi.
Ranking:
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- Current FIFA Ranking: 74 (as of June 2024)
- Also Highest Ranking: 42 (September 1998)
Key Players
- Guram Kashia: The team’s captain and most-capped player (113 appearances).
- Shota Arveladze: The all-time top scorer (26 goals) who also left an indelible mark.
- Other talents like Mikautadze, Asatiani, and also more contribute to Georgia’s football legacy.
Home Ground
- The Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi hosts their home games.
- A cauldron of passion, where fans chant, wave flags, and also celebrate every goal.
Notable Matches
- Biggest Win: Georgia 8–0 Thailand (Tbilisi, Georgia; October 12, 2023)
- Also Biggest Defeat: Georgia 1–7 Spain (Tbilisi, Georgia; September 8, 2023)
Georgia national football team’s current squad for Euro 2024:
- Giorgi Mamardashvili (Goalkeeper, 23 years old, Market value: €35.00 million)
- Also Luka Gugeshashvili (Goalkeeper, 25 years old, Market value: €500,000)
- Giorgi Loria (Goalkeeper, 38 years old, Market value: €50,000)
- Luka Lochoshvili (Centre-Back, 26 years old, Market value: €1.10 million)
- Lasha Dvali (Centre-Back, 29 years old, Market value: €900,000)
- Also Solomon Kvirkvelia (Centre-Back, 32 years old, Market value: €700,000)
- Giorgi Gvelesiani (Centre-Back, 33 years old, Market value: €400,000)
- Guram Kashia (Centre-Back, 36 years old, Market value: €250,000)
- Also Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Right-Back, 23 years old, Market value: €2.50 million)
- Anzor Mekvabishvili (Defensive Midfield, 23 years old, Market value: €1.20 million)
- Nika Kvekveskiri (Defensive Midfield, 32 years old, Market value: €500,000)
- Also Giorgi Chakvetadze (Attacking Midfield, 24 years old, Market value: €2.50 million)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Left Winger, 23 years old, Market value: €80.00 million)
- Also Saba Lobjanidze (Left Winger, 29 years old, Market value: €3.00 million)
- Georgiy Tsitaishvili (Left Winger, 23 years old, Market value: €800,000)
- Also Zuriko Davitashvili (Right Winger, 23 years old, Market value: €3.00 million)
- Levan Shengelia (Right Winger, 28 years old, Market value: €750,000)
- Georges Mikautadze (Centre-Forward, 23 years old, Market value: €15.00 million)
- Also Giorgi Kvilitaia (Centre-Forward, 30 years old, Market value: €1.60 million)
- Budu Zivzivadze (Centre-Forward, 30 years old, Market value: €900,000)
The team’s average age is 27.2, and their total market value is €161.05 million. Notably, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stands out with a substantial market value of €80.00 million.
