Former football player Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected as the new president of Georgia yesterday.
The ruling Georgian Dream party, which has a pro-Russian stance, won a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections last October. In this context, Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected as the new president in a vote held in parliament yesterday, Saturday, December 14.
However, it is noteworthy that the current Western-backed president, Salome Zurabishvili, whose term ends tomorrow, has stated that she is the legal president until the presidential election system is brought back.
Mikheil Kavelashvili is a former Georgian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is best known for his career in European club football, as well as his role in the Georgian national team. Here’s a brief overview of his career and key highlights:
Basic Information
Full Name: Mikheil Kavelashvili
Date of Birth: July 22, 1971
Place of Birth: Tbilisi, Georgia (then part of the Soviet Union)
Club Career
Kavelashvili played for several clubs in Georgia, Russia, Switzerland, and England. His most notable stints include:
Dinamo Tbilisi (1990–1995) – He began his career at Georgia’s most prominent club, winning multiple league titles.
Grasshoppers (Switzerland) (1995–1997) – He had a successful spell here, playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester City (England) (1997–2000) – Kavelashvili moved to England but struggled for playing time, making limited appearances.
Other Clubs – He also played for Russian clubs such as Alania Vladikavkaz, Swiss clubs FC Zürich and FC Lucerne, as well as other teams toward the end of his career.
International Career
Kavelashvili was a key player for the Georgia national team, earning over 40 caps and scoring several goals during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Post-Retirement
After retiring from professional football, Kavelashvili transitioned into politics, becoming involved in Georgian political affairs. He became a member of Georgian Dream, the ruling political party in Georgia, and served as a Member of Parliament.
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