Which clubs did Zurab Khizanishvili play for?

FC Dinamo Tbilisi (1998–1999), FC Metalurgi Rustavi (1999–1999), FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi (2000–2001), Dundee (2001–2003), Rangers (2003–2005), Blackburn Rovers (2005–2009), Newcastle United (2009–2009), Reading (2010–2011), Kayserispor (2011–2014), FC Dinamo Tbilisi (2014–2014), FC Samtredia (2014–2015), Shamakhi FK (2015–present).

Where does Zurab Khizanishvili rank among Georgia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Zurab Khizanishvili #30 of Georgia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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30 / Georgia · 1999–

Zurab Khizanishvili

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Life

1981

Clubs

Dundee, Blackburn Rovers, Kayserispor

#30

Editorial rank of 33 for Georgia

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A robust and experienced Georgian central defender, known for his no-nonsense approach and strong performances across European leagues. Career record: club career at Dundee, Blackburn Rovers, Kayserispor.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1998–1999	FC Dinamo Tbilisi
1999–1999	FC Metalurgi Rustavi
2000–2001	FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi
2001–2003	Dundee
2003–2005	Rangers
2005–2009	Blackburn Rovers
2009–2009	Newcastle United
2010–2011	Reading
2011–2014	Kayserispor
2014–2014	FC Dinamo Tbilisi
2014–2015	FC Samtredia
2015–today	Shamakhi FK

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026

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Around Khizanishvili in the almanac

One rank above: Otar Gabelia at #29.

One rank below: Soso Chedia at #31.

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

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