How many caps did Murtaz Khurtsilava win for Soviet Union?

Murtaz Khurtsilava won 69 caps for Soviet Union, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Murtaz Khurtsilava play for?

FC Dinamo Tbilisi (1961–1975), FC Torpedo Kutaisi (1975–1976).

Where does Murtaz Khurtsilava rank among Georgia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Murtaz Khurtsilava #7 of Georgia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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07 / Georgia · 1965–1973

Murtaz Khurtsilava

CB sweeper

Caps · Soviet Union

Goals · Soviet Union

Life

1943

Clubs

FC Dinamo Tbilisi, FC Torpedo Kutaisi

Editorial rank of 33 for Georgia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful and uncompromising Georgian centre-half, his rugged defending and leadership stood out in the Soviet top flight. Career record: 69 caps and 6 goals for Soviet Union; club career at FC Dinamo Tbilisi, FC Torpedo Kutaisi.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q599655

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Career record

1961–1975	FC Dinamo Tbilisi
1975–1976	FC Torpedo Kutaisi
Soviet Union	69 caps, 6 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Soviet Union checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Soviet Union checked 4 October 2026

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Around Khurtsilava in the almanac

One rank above: Aleksandre Chivadze at #6.

One rank below: Ramaz Shengelia at #8.

Georgia's editorial top five: Slava Metreveli · David Kipiani · Khvicha Kvaratskhelia · Kakha Kaladze · Mikheil Meskhi.

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