Zaza Janashia

Zaza Janashia (; born 10 February 1976) is a Georgian retired professional footballer who played as a forward. He works in the children's sports school "Lokomotiv-Perovo" in Moscow.

Club career In Lokomotiv Moscow's 1998–99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup campaign, he scored to put Lokomotiv ahead 1–0 in their first semifinal game against Lazio. Lazio equalized and then advanced to the finals after 0–0 draw in Rome.

Janashia was loaned back to Locomotive Tbilisi in April 2002.

Janashia had a brief spell in the Süper Lig with Kocaelispor.

International career Janashia made his Georgia debut on 7 June 1997 against Moldova, a 1998 World Cup qualifier. He also played five times in friendlies, three times in UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying, and played his last match in 2002 World Cup qualification match, against Romania on 28 March 2001.

Personal life He is the brother of Zamir Janashia.

Career statistics Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 30 May 1998 Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia 1–1 Draw Friendly 2. 27 March 1999 Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia 1–1 Draw UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying 3. 28 April 1999 Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia 1–4 Lose UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying 4. 6 February 2000 Limassol, Cyprus 2–1 Win Friendly

Honours Lokomotiv Moscow Russian Cup: 1995–96, 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2000–01

Individual Top 33 players of the Russian Top Division: 1998, 1999