Giorgi Kvilitaia

Giorgi Kvilitaia (, , born 1 October 1993) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club Holstein Kiel and the Georgia national team.

Career Kvilitaia was born in Abasha, Georgia. At age 14 he moved to Tbilisi, first to Norchi Dinamo and later to Division 2 side Sasco, where he was one of the best scorers in 2012–13.

After a year at Győr, Kvilitaia played one season for Dila Gori on loan. In June 2015 he joined Dinamo Tbilisi. With 24 goals scored in 29 matches this season, Kvilitaia became a top scorer and won the special prize at a GFF award ceremony.

In 2016 Kvilitaia signed for Austrian Bundesliga club Rapid Wien.

After two seasons he signed a four-year deal with Belgian side Gent.

Since 2020 Kvilitaia has been playing in the Cypriot First Division. Initially, on 17 September 2020 he joined Anorthosis on loan from Gent and a year later he moved to APOEL on 3 June 2021. In August 2021, he was selected as a team captain. In May 2024, Kvilitaia became the winner of the league season with this club and shortly joined Aris Limassol on a three-year deal.

On 2 February 2026, Kvilitaia signed with Metz in France.

On 29 June 2026, Kvilitaia moved to German club Holstein Kiel on a one-season contract.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Georgia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kvilitaia goal.

Honours Győr Nemzeti Bajnokság I: 2012–13

Dinamo Tbilisi Umaglesi Liga: 2015–16 Georgian Cup: 2015–16 Georgian Super Cup: 2015–16

Anorthosis Cypriot Cup: 2020–21

APOEL Cypriot First Division: 2023–24

Individual Georgian Umaglesi Liga top scorer: 2015–16