A season that changed his status in Europe

Paris Saint-Germain is ready to take on another major challenge after a historic season, but one of its main protagonists has extra reasons to keep a close eye on the upcoming match.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia enters the new campaign after becoming one of PSG's biggest sensations last season. According to AS, Kvaratskhelia finished his European campaign with 10 goals and six assists in 16 matches.

A rival that already knows how dangerous he can be

PSG's next obstacle will be Unai Emery's Aston Villa, an opponent that already knows what it means to face the Georgian international.

Kvaratskhelia played a starring role against the English side during the quarterfinals of a previous Champions League edition, delivering a performance that confirmed his ability to shine on the biggest stages.

The Ballon d'Or comes into focus

Kvaratskhelia remains in the race for the Ballon d'Or.

Although the 2026 World Cup could carry significant weight in the voting, the award's organizers have stressed that the prize recognizes performances throughout the entire season and does not depend exclusively on what happened during the international tournament.

If he were to win it, he would also make history for his country: Georgia has never had a Ballon d'Or winner.

Vitinha backs his teammate

Vitinha named Kvaratskhelia among the PSG players with a strong case to win the individual honor.

The Portuguese midfielder also mentioned teammates such as Ousmane Dembélé and Fabián Ruiz among the possible contenders following the French club's outstanding season.

The midfielder also said he has seen the winger motivated and eager to compete during the training sessions leading up to the Super Cup.

The season is only just beginning, but for Kvaratskhelia, every major stage can become another opportunity to strengthen a candidacy that could ultimately take him all the way to football's most prestigious individual award.