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    Georgia National Team: Everything To Know

    Insight NewsBy Insight NewsJune 23, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    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:

      • 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:

      • Current FIFA Ranking: 74 (as of June 2024)
      • Also Highest Ranking: 42 (September 1998)

    Georgian national football team defeats Cyprus in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying

    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 breakthrough built on years of development | UEFA EURO 2024 |  UEFA.com

    Georgia national football team’s current squad for Euro 2024:

    1. Giorgi Mamardashvili (Goalkeeper, 23 years old, Market value: €35.00 million)
    2. Also Luka Gugeshashvili (Goalkeeper, 25 years old, Market value: €500,000)
    3. Giorgi Loria (Goalkeeper, 38 years old, Market value: €50,000)
    4. Luka Lochoshvili (Centre-Back, 26 years old, Market value: €1.10 million)
    5. Lasha Dvali (Centre-Back, 29 years old, Market value: €900,000)
    6. Also Solomon Kvirkvelia (Centre-Back, 32 years old, Market value: €700,000)
    7. Giorgi Gvelesiani (Centre-Back, 33 years old, Market value: €400,000)
    8. Guram Kashia (Centre-Back, 36 years old, Market value: €250,000)
    9. Also Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Right-Back, 23 years old, Market value: €2.50 million)
    10. Anzor Mekvabishvili (Defensive Midfield, 23 years old, Market value: €1.20 million)
    11. Nika Kvekveskiri (Defensive Midfield, 32 years old, Market value: €500,000)
    12. Also Giorgi Chakvetadze (Attacking Midfield, 24 years old, Market value: €2.50 million)
    13. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Left Winger, 23 years old, Market value: €80.00 million)
    14. Also Saba Lobjanidze (Left Winger, 29 years old, Market value: €3.00 million)
    15. Georgiy Tsitaishvili (Left Winger, 23 years old, Market value: €800,000)
    16. Also Zuriko Davitashvili (Right Winger, 23 years old, Market value: €3.00 million)
    17. Levan Shengelia (Right Winger, 28 years old, Market value: €750,000)
    18. Georges Mikautadze (Centre-Forward, 23 years old, Market value: €15.00 million)
    19. Also Giorgi Kvilitaia (Centre-Forward, 30 years old, Market value: €1.60 million)
    20. 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.

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