Paris Saint-Germain’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Champions League player of the season by UEFA on Sunday after the Georgian winger guided the French club to back-to-back titles.
PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties to defend the European crown on Saturday after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Kvaratskhelia has scored ten goals and picked up six assists in the league this season, while winning the decisive penalty that put PSG level in the second half of the final.
READ ALSO | 780 arrests, fatal road accident during riotous PSG victory celebrations across France
The 25-year-old was also named in the team of the season, along with four of his teammates: Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha, who was named player of the match in the final.
Arsenal trio David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice were also named in the team of the season.
UCL 2025-26 PRIZES
Best player: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Best Young Player: Arda Guler (Real Madrid)
Goal of the season: Federico Valverder (Real Madrid) against Manchester City
UCL 2025-26 TEAM OF THE SEASON
-
Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
-
Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Gabriel (Arsenal), Nuno Mendes (PSG)
-
Midfielders: Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Vitinha (PSG), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
-
Forwards: Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Published on May 31, 2026
