Not Mbappé. UEFA names the best player of the Champions League season
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
UEFA has officially announced the winner of the Champions League Player of the Season award. The prestigious prize goes to PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The Georgian forward emerged as one of the key figures in Paris Saint-Germain’s triumphant European campaign. On the road to Champions League glory, Kvaratskhelia tallied 10 goals and 6 assists, consistently playing a pivotal role in Luis Enrique’s attacking system.
This accolade serves as yet another testament to Kvaratskhelia’s status as one of the most formidable attacking players in modern European football. Since joining PSG, he has rapidly established himself as a team leader and one of the tournament’s brightest stars.
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Remarkably, the award did not go to Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman finished the tournament as top scorer with 15 goals.