Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season on May 31, 2026. The 25-year-old was instrumental in Paris Saint Germain's successful defense of their title, which they clinched by beating Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final on May 30, 2026 [1, 2].
Kvaratskhelia scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists throughout the Champions League campaign. He won the decisive penalty in the second half of the final that leveled the score for PSG, prompting the shootout that ultimately secured their victory [1, 2].
PSG dominated the Team of the Season selections, with Kvaratskhelia joined by teammates Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and Vitinha. Vitinha was named player of the match in the final after his standout performance [1, 2]. Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel, and Declan Rice also made the team.
Real Madrid's Arda Guler received the Revelation of the Season award for his breakthrough performances. Federico Valverde won Goal of the Season for a flick and volley that completed his hat-trick in the round of 16 against Manchester City, a highlight of the campaign [1, 2].
The Champions League awards and team announcements by UEFA took place the day after PSG's penalty shootout victory in Paris, marking a fitting end to a season defined by Kvaratskhelia's decisive contributions and PSG’s back-to-back European triumph [1, 2].
