A Georgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, known for his skills and performances in the Georgian Premier League and international matches.
Irakli Kvekveskiri is a Georgian-Russian football player who has made a name for himself as a skilled defensive midfielder. Born on March 12, 1990, in Abkhazia, Kvekveskiri has had a remarkable career, playing for top-tier clubs in Hungary, Georgia, and Armenia.
Kvekveskiri is ethnically Mingrelian and graduated from the FC Dynamo Moscow academy. In 2009, he played for FC Kuban Krasnodar's reserve team, scoring 1 goal in 26 matches in the youth championship.
Kvekveskiri made his professional debut in the 2009-10 season for Hungarian club Pcsi MFC. He was part of the squad that finished 1st in the Western Group of the 2010-11 Nemzeti Bajnokság II, promoting the club to the highest tier of Hungarian football.
In summer 2015, Kvekveskiri moved to Armenian Premier League side FC Mika. He made his debut for the club on August 1, 2015, as a center-back in a 1-1 away draw against FC Banants Yerevan. Irakli played a total of 16 matches in all competitions for the club, scoring 1 goal.
On July 1, 2016, Kvekveskiri returned to the Armenian Premier League by joining the defending champions FC Alashkert. He made his debut for the club in the second leg of the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round against Georgian club FC Dinamo Tbilisi.
With his impressive skills and versatility on the field, Irakli Kvekveskiri has established himself as a talented and dedicated football player, making a name for himself in the Georgian and international football scenes.
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A Georgian professional footballer who has played for several European clubs and has been recognized for his LGBTQ+ advocacy, including being the first footballer to receive the UEFA #EqualGame award.
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A Georgian footballer who played for top European clubs like AC Milan and won numerous titles, later becoming a politician and serving as the Mayor of Tbilisi.
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A Georgian professional footballer who played as a defender for various clubs, including Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, and represented the Georgia national team. He's known for his tenacious defensive skills and versatility on the pitch.