An influential figure in the Soviet era, this Georgian midfielder was known for his elegant playmaking and ability to dictate the tempo of matches. Career record: 16 caps and 5 goals for Georgia; club career at FC Dinamo Tbilisi.
One rank above: Giorgi Chakvetadze at #11.
One rank below: Giorgi Demetradze at #13.
Georgia's editorial top five: David Kipiani · Khvicha Kvaratskhelia · Kakha Kaladze · Mikheil Meskhi · Aleksandre Chivadze.