Aleko Andronikashvili

Aleksandre "Aleko" Andronikashvili is a Georgian footballer who plays as a centre back for Erovnuli Liga club Dila.

Andronikashvili was a member of all national youth teams.

Career Club Andronikashvili started his career at Meore Liga side 35th Football School before signing a three- year contract with Locomotive in January 2017. He made his debut for the senior team on 20 June in a 3–0 win over Chikhura.

During his six-year period at Locomotive, Andronikashvili was twice close to winning the national cup, but in both occasions his team lost the final. In 2020, He made his first European appearance in a 2–1 win over Romanian club Universitatea.

In February 2023, Andronikashvili moved to recently promoted Erovnuli Liga side Shukura, but after a few months joined more ambitious Dila. In the same summer, he took part in three UEFA Conference League games.

In 2024, Andronikashvili featured in 30 league matches, helping the team record a top-three finish. A year later, he netted eight times. As Dila finished in second place, Andronikashvili was named in Team of the Year.

International Andronikashvili played for national youth teams starting from U17s. He made most appearances for the U21 team, taking part in six 2021 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

Statistics

Honours Club Dila Georgian Cup winner: 2025 Erovnuli Liga runner-up: 2025 Individual Erovnuli Liga Team of the Year: 2025