Following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Arsenal in the 2025-2026 Champions League final on Saturday (1-1, then 4-3 on penalties), UEFA named the competition’s best player this season. The winner is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (25-year-old forward).
It’s understood that such an award can spark almost endless debate, which is to be expected in a team sport. But Kvaratskhelia seems a fairly logical choice. He was consistently decisive and impressive throughout this Champions League campaign, particularly in the knockout stages. The Georgian didn’t score in the final, but he won a crucial penalty.
Furthermore, he’s a player who has always given his all for his team, both offensively and defensively. Kvaratskhelia is the kind of player we love to see in football, embodying talent at the service of the collective.
