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29 / Georgia · 1979–1979

Otar Gabelia

GK sweeperleader
Caps · Soviet Union
1
Goals · Soviet Union
0
Life
1953
Clubs
FC Dinamo Zugdidi, FC Torpedo Kutaisi, FC Dinamo Tbilisi
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Georgia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

This steadfast Georgian goalkeeper of the 1980s was a reliable presence, known for his acrobatic saves and vital contributions. Career record: 1 caps and 0 goals for Soviet Union; club career at FC Dinamo Zugdidi, FC Torpedo Kutaisi, FC Dinamo Tbilisi.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2090605
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Career record

1970–1971FC Dinamo Zugdidi
1972–1973FC Dinamo Sukhumi
1974–1976FC Torpedo Kutaisi
1977–1982FC Dinamo Tbilisi
1983–1984FC Torpedo Kutaisi
1985–1989FC Dinamo Tbilisi
Soviet Union1 caps, 0 goals

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Around Gabelia in the almanac

One rank above: Nika Kvekveskiri at #28.

One rank below: Zurab Khizanishvili at #30.

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

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