Georgia 3-0 Bulgaria Player Ratings: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 9/10 Rated as Georgia Cruised Past Bulgaria in a 3-0 Victory

Georgia took on Bulgaria in their second World Cup qualifying game on September 7, 2025, at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi. The home team came out looking all fired up after suffering a crunching defeat in the opening game against Turkey. From the first whistle, the game was anything but boring. The Crusaders were a bit sloppy initially, picking up two yellow cards within 10 minutes. But it was the star PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who scored a beauty after he cut on his right foot on the left side, placing it perfectly in the far bottom corner. The Georgia National Football Team doubled their lead just before half-time with Davitashvili picking out Gagnidze with a through ball. A calm finish nonetheless. The visitors had a terrible first half and were playing the chasing game.

Nothing really changed in the second half as well, the Georgia team were dominating with their possession gameplay, which ultimately resulted in 3rd goal of the night for them. This time, it's Georges Mikautadze getting his name on the scoresheet. The Bulgaria National Football Team fought back in the second half, as they enjoyed some patches of good possession but still couldn't find the consolation goal in the end. All in all, a game to forget for them, while a deserving victory for the home team. Now, let's take a look at the Georgia vs Bulgaria player ratings.

Georgia Player Ratings vs Bulgaria

Here are the Georgia player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Giorgi Mamardashvili - 7.0: A quiet day at the office for the Georgian keeper, which is a testament to his defense. He made two saves when called upon and commanded his area well. He was composed and his distribution was solid. A comfortable clean sheet.

Defenders

Otar Kakabadze - 7.5: Very energetic performance down the right flank. He was solid defensively, winning all his tackles, and offered a threat going forward. He even tested the keeper with a shot. He was subbed off late after a hard-working shift.

Saba Goglichidze - 7.0: Looked incredibly calm and collected at the heart of the defense. His pass accuracy was an impressive 92%, and he was a rock. What stood out to us was how he never seemed flustered, even when Bulgaria tried to apply pressure.

Luka Lochoshvili - 7.0: Picked up an early, and slightly unnecessary, yellow card. However, he didn't let it affect his game. He was a machine, recovering the ball eight times and showing great anticipation. His passing was crisp and forward-thinking.

Irakli Azarovi - 8.0: From our perspective, an absolutely outstanding performance. He was a creative force from the back, creating three chances for his teammates. He was constantly involved, with 95 touches, and his passing was sublime. A fantastic display.

Midfielders

Giorgi Kochorashvili - 7.5: Dominated the middle of the park. He was the engine room for Georgia, driving forward and dictating play. He took four shots and was unlucky not to score. His vision and energy were key to Georgia's control of the game.

Anzor Mekvabishvili - 7.5: The unsung hero in midfield. He did the dirty work flawlessly, shielding the backline and breaking up play. He was intelligent on the ball, keeping things simple and effective. A very mature and disciplined performance that won't grab headlines but was vital.

Nika Gagnidze - 8.0: What a game from the midfielder. He capped off his all-action display with a brilliantly taken goal just before halftime. He was everywhere, supporting the attack and getting back to defend. His goal was the killer blow before the break.

Forwards

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 9.0: The undisputed man of the match. He was simply electric. He scored the crucial opening goal and was a constant menace with his dribbling, completing five successful runs. Defenders couldn't get near him. This was the highest-rated player by a mile, a joy to watch.

Zuriko Davitashvili - 7.5: A very clever and creative performance. He provided a key assist and was always looking to link up play in the final third. His movement off the ball created space for others. A selfless and effective outing before being subbed.

Georges Mikautadze - 8.0: A proper striker's performance. He was a constant nuisance, hitting the woodwork and always finding dangerous positions. He finally got his well-deserved goal after a tense VAR check. His persistence paid off handsomely.

Substitutes

Budu Zivzivadze - N/A: Came on late for Mikautadze but had little time to make an impact.

Giorgi Guliashvili - N/A: Replaced the star man Kvaratskhelia and had a late chance but missed.

Vladimer Mamuchashvili - N/A: Brought on to see the game out.

Saba Lobjanidze - N/A: Had a brief cameo on the wing.

Nodar Lominadze - N/A: Came on for the final few minutes.

Manager

Willy Sagnol - 8.5: He got his tactics absolutely spot on. His team played with confidence, purpose, and attacking flair. Georgia looked like a well-oiled machine, and the game plan worked to perfection from the first whistle. An excellent day at the office.

Bulgaria Player Ratings vs Georgia

Here are the Bulgaria player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Svetoslav Vutsov - 5.5: A tough night for the Bulgarian keeper. He made a couple of saves, but he was at fault for one of the goals, a costly error that you just can't make at this level. Conceding three goals never looks good, and he seemed to lack command.

Defenders

Rosen Bozhinov - 6.0: He was tidy in possession with a 97% pass accuracy, but that doesn't tell the whole story. The defense as a unit was torn apart, and he was part of that chaos. He didn't make any glaring errors himself, but he couldn't organize the backline.

Kristian Dimitrov - 5.5: Really struggled to cope with the movement of Georgia's forwards. He was pulled out of position frequently and ended up with a yellow card for a frustrated foul. A difficult afternoon where he was second-best in most of his duels.

Nikolay Minkov - 4.5: A disastrous 45 minutes. An error leading to a goal is the worst stat a defender can have, and he was rightly hooked at halftime. He was a weak link that Georgia ruthlessly exploited. A performance to forget.

Emil Tsenov - 5.0: He had a torrid time, picking up an early yellow card and being dribbled past multiple times. He was part of a backline that was completely overwhelmed by the pace and creativity of the Georgian attack. Looked out of his depth.

Anton Nedyalkov - 5.5: He gave the ball away a staggering 16 times. While he tried to contribute going forward, he offered little and was often caught upfield. Defensively, he was exposed and struggled to contain his man.

Midfielders

Andrian Kraev - 5.0: Never got into the game. He spent most of his time chasing shadows and committing fouls, which earned him a booking. It was no surprise to see him substituted at the break as he offered no control in midfield.

Radoslav Kirilov - 6.5: One of the few Bulgarian players who can hold their head high. He was their main creative outlet, creating three chances and looking to make things happen. It was a lonely battle for him, but he never stopped trying.

Marin Petkov - 6.0: He worked hard and had a couple of efforts on goal, but he missed a big chance that could have given his team a lifeline. He showed fight but ultimately lacked the final product to hurt Georgia.

Georgi Milanov - 6.0: The captain kept possession well but it was all too safe. His passing was neat and tidy but lacked any penetration. Bulgaria needed more risk and creativity from him, but his performance was passive before he was subbed.

Forwards

Vladimir Nikolov - 5.5: A thankless task for the lone striker. He was completely isolated and starved of any meaningful service. He battled for aerial balls but had no shots and was a peripheral figure throughout his time on the pitch.

Substitutes

Fabian Nürnberger - 6.0: Came on at halftime but couldn't change the flow of the game.

Ilia Gruev - 6.0: Added some presence in midfield but the game was already gone.

Ivaylo Chochev - 5.5: Barely made an impression after coming on.

Stanislav Shopov - N/A: Little time to influence the match.

Manager

Ilian Iliev - 4.0: His team was second-best in every department. The initial 3-5-2 formation was a disaster, and his team looked disjointed and unprepared for Georgia's intensity. The halftime changes made little difference. A very poor showing tactically.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia