Georgia v Turkey: Kvaratskhelia scores despite quiet game, our analysis

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·5 de septiembre de 2025

Georgia v Turkey: Kvaratskhelia scores despite quiet game, our analysis

During Georgia's defeat against Turkey (2-3), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the new recruit of Paris Saint-Germain, delivered a paradoxical performance. Decisive with a goal, he nonetheless showed limitations in precision and efficiency, confirming his profile as a spectacular yet inconsistent player.

Revealing Statistics

With 4 attempted shots, Kvaratskhelia was the most dangerous Georgian attacker. He found the back of the net once, but his advanced stats reflect average efficiency: 0.15 expected goals (xG) only, highlighting that his goal came from a complicated situation rather than a clear opportunity.

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His shots were divided into 2 on target and 2 off target, for a total of 0.23 xGOT (quality of shots on target). It's low, but enough to make an impact.

In play, Kvaratskhelia also contributed: 26 successful passes out of 31 (84%) and 62 touches, including 5 in the opponent's box, demonstrate real offensive activity. However, his 3 successful dribbles out of 10 (30%) highlight a lack of success in his initiatives against the Turkish defense.

Analysis of His Influence

Kvaratskhelia embodied Georgia's offensive animation. Always ready to provoke, he tried to turn the match around with his accelerations and dribbles. But his technical waste hindered his team's progress. Nevertheless, his goal saves his performance, reminding us of his ability to emerge and punish, even on a difficult night.

Key Figures

4 attempted shots: Kvaratskhelia was the most enterprising Georgian player in front of the goal.
1 goal scored: decent efficiency, even though his advanced stats show some inefficiency.
0.15 xG (expected goals): a low volume of chances in real value, highlighting that he converted a difficult action rather than a clear opportunity.
0.23 xGOT (expected goals on target): his two shots on target posed a measured threat to the Turkish goalkeeper.
2 shots on target, 2 shots off target: a balance that reflects a constant search for a shot, but a lack of precision.
26 successful passes out of 31 (84%): strong involvement in the game, with a desire to combine.
62 touches, 5 in the opponent's box: sustained offensive activity, he often sought to provoke.
3 successful dribbles out of 10 (30%): many attempts, but limited success against a well-organized Turkish defense.

Conclusion

Kvaratskhelia leaves this Georgia vs. Turkey match with a mixed performance: a goal to keep his team in the game, but too much waste to make a lasting impact. For PSG, it's a reminder: his raw talent is undeniable, but it must transform into consistency and efficiency.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.