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Giorgi Tsitaishvili
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
Giorgi Tsitaishvili is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for the Georgia national team. Born on November 18, 2000, in Israel to a Georgian father and Israeli mother, Tsitaishvili was raised in Ukraine after his family relocated there due to his father's professional football career.
Tsitaishvili began playing football at a young age, taking his first steps under the guidance of coach Tim Keziy. He later joined the Barcelona football academy, La Macia, but ultimately chose to pursue his education and football career in Ukraine. In 2016, he signed his first professional contract with Kyiv-based club Dionmo, marking a significant milestone in his young career.
Tsitaishvili's rise through the ranks was swift, as he soon became an integral part of the team that won the Ukrainian Super Cup in both 2019 and 2020. He also played for Ukraine's junior national teams, including the U20 collection, which secured a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019.
In 2021, Tsitaishvili transferred to Polish Ekstraklasa club Wisła Kraków on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for the senior team on July 25, 2022, and quickly established himself as a key player. His impressive performances earned him a spot in Georgia's squad for the UEFA Nations League match against Gibraltar, where he scored his first goal for the national team.
Tsitaishvili has also represented Ukraine at various youth levels, including the U21 European Championship co-hosted by Georgia in 2023. He played a crucial role in helping his country qualify for their first major tournament since independence.
Throughout his career, Tsitaishvili has received numerous accolades, including being named Top Golden Talent in 2019 and winning individual awards such as the Ukrainian Super Cup with Kyiv-based club Dionmo in both 2019 and 2020.