Giorgi Gvelesiani Explained

Giorgi Gvelesiani
Birth Date:5 May 1991
Birth Place:Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Height:1.93 m
Position:Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Persepolis
Clubnumber:30
Youthyears1:–2010
Youthclubs1:Dinamo Tbilisi
Years1:2010–2017
Clubs1:Dinamo Tbilisi
Caps1:81
Goals1:7
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Dinamo-2 Tbilisi
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Zob Ahan
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2022
Clubs4:Sepahan
Caps4:22
Goals4:3
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:Persepolis
Caps5:54
Goals5:12
Years6:2024–
Nationalteam1:Georgia U19
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Georgia
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:1 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:30 June 2024

Giorgi Gvelesiani (Georgian: გიორგი გველესიანი; born 5 May 1991) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Iranian club Persepolis and the Georgia national team.[1] [2]

Club career

Dinamo Tbilisi

Ending his contract with Dinamo Tbilisi in June 2016,[3] Gvelesiani trained with Ukrainian team Volyn Lutsk soon after.[4] However, his stint there proved transitory as registration problems prevented them from legally letting him play,[5] resulting in him leaving the club in August.

Zob Ahan

Early into summer 2017, the Iranian media spread rumors that a transfer to Persian Gulf Pro League outfit Zob Ahan was imminent for Gvelesiani;[6] he eventually signed for them a few days later.[7] Given a red card for his reckless actions on his debut, the Georgian defender settled well in to the club, forming a good relationship with his teammates and staff.[8]

Nassaji Mazandaran

On 28 July 2018, Gvelesiani joined Iranian club Nassaji Mazandaran on a one-year deal.[9]

Sepahan

On 12 June 2019, Gvelesiani joined Sepahan S.C. on a two-year deal.[10] [11]

Persepolis

On 19 June 2022, Gvelesiani joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis on a new two-year deal.[12] In December 2022, Gvelesiani gave Persepolis the lead in the 16th minute of Tehran derby against Esteghlal with a header in the box. In the second half, He once again scored with a header in the 89th minute.[13] [14]

He became the first defender in the history of capital derby to score two goals in one game.[15] [16] After his performance in the Tehran derby, he became more popular among Persepolis fans.[17]

He also has become the first choice penalty kick taker at Persepolis. Even in the presence of the team's forwards, he would take penalties. Iranian media wrote about his ability to score penalties.[18] [19] [20] [21]

Among the foreign players in the history of Persepolis club, he is one of the foreign defenders with a significant number of goals.[22] [23] He has usually performed well in important matches for Persepolis, Especially against Esteghlal and Sepahan.[24]

On June 1, 2024, Persepolis played against Mes Rafsanjan on the final game of the season. They had a one point lead over Esteghlal going into the game, needing to win to guarantee the league title. With the score at 0-0 in the 86th minute and Esteghlal winning 2-0, Gvelesiani scored a header to win the game and secure the title.[25]

International career

Gvelesiani was called up to the Georgia national team for the first time in 2015,[26] and made his debut in a friendly match against Montenegro in June 2024.[27]

Gvelesiani was a member of the squad taking part in Georgia's first major tournament. He played in three of the four matches, including against Spain in the knock-out stage.[28]

Style of play

Gvelesiani has a good ability to score goals and helps the team when scoring becomes difficult for the forwards.

Personal life

He has mentioned that his sleep time varies and sometimes he stays up late. He added: "I am not super professional and sometimes I sleep at 2 or 3, eat whatever I want and wake up whenever I want. I don't think football has anything to do with this. Football depends on your personality and that is the most important issue. I try to keep the middle; I am not a fully professional guy and I live a normal life. The secret of success is that I try to give 100% of my game on the field and even in training I always try to win; This is the secret of my personality".[29] [30]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dinamo Tbilisi2010–11Umaglesi Liga200000!00020
2011–1260202000100
2012–135020—— 70
2013–14163412010234
2014–15151302010211
2016212301010262
201716110—— 161
Total81715170301068
Zob Ahan2017–18Persian Gulf Pro League2001091— 301
Nassaji2018–19Persian Gulf Pro League22520—— 245
Sepahan2019–20Persian Gulf Pro League1642030— 214
2020–2122131—— 252
2021–222441060— 314
Total6296190—7710
Persepolis2022–23Persian Gulf Pro League29644—— 3310
2023–242561050— 316
2024–250000000000
Total54125450006416
Career total239332963013030140

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Georgia201500
202300
202440
Total40

Honours

Dinamo Tbilisi

Zob Ahan

Sepahan

Persepolis

External links

Notes and References

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