Georges Mikautadze Personal Profile Career,Net Worth, Salary and Achievements
Georges Mikautadze Personal Profile Career,Net Worth, Salary and Achievements
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| Georges Mikautadze of Georgia celebrates at the end of the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany |
Personal Information:
Name: Georges Mikautadze
Date of Birth: October 31, 2000
- Birthplace: Lyon, France
- Nationality: Dual citizenship of Georgia and France
- Physical attributes: Stands at 1.76 meters (5'9") and weighs 71 kilograms (157 lbs)
- Football position: Forward
- Current team: Loaned to Metz from Rubin Kazan
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Languages spoken: Fluent in Georgian and French
Career Statistics:
- Clubs played for:
- Olympique Lyonnais' youth academy
- FC Metz's youth academy and first team
- Seraing on loan
- Ajax's first team
- Metz on loan
- Number of appearances and goals scored:
Georges Mikautadze's career statistics include:
Georges Mikautadze of Georgia (R) is chased by Rodrigo Cascante of Spain (L) during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia at Cologne Stadium on June 30, 2024 in Cologne, Germany(Image- Getty)
Club Career:
- 2018-2019: 19 games played, 3 goals scored
- 2019-2020: 6 games played, no goals scored
- 2020-2021: 33 games played, 19 goals scored
- 2021-2022: 21 games played, 4 goals scored
- 2022-2023: 38 games played, 23 goals scored
- 2023-2024: 20 games played, 13 goals scored
International Career:
- 2021: 4 appearances, 1 goal scored
- 2022: 5 appearances, no goals scored
- 2023: 7 appearances, 7 goals scored
- 2024: [insert updated stats]
- Trophies and awards won:
- Double winner of the top goal scorer award
- Player of the Year award recipient
- Métallo d'Or winner, recognizing him as Seraing's best player
- Selection to Ligue 2's Team of the Season
- UNFP's Player of the Month award for March 2023
- Trophées UNFP's Best Player award in Ligue 2
- Six-time selection to Ligue 2's Team of the Week between February and May 2023
Playing Style:
- Position(s) played:
- Forward, leading the attack for Metz in Ligue 2 and the Georgia national team
- Attacking Midfield, creating scoring opportunities with his vision and skill
- Left Winger, using his speed and agility to outmaneuver opponents
- Second Striker, providing support and depth to the attack
- Right Winger, cutting inside and delivering crosses into the box
- Central Midfield, controlling the tempo of the game and dictating play
- Strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths:
- Exceptional movement and acceleration, allowing him to outmaneuver opponents
- Clinical finishing skills, showcasing his versatility in front of goal
- Excellent first touch, enabling him to create space and opportunities
- Ability to drop deep and receive passes in strategic areas of the field
- Impressive balance and agility, making him a formidable opponent in one-on-one situations
- Visionary passing skills, often finding teammates with precision
- Selfless playing style, prioritizing team success over individual accolades
Weaknesses:
- Room for improvement in off-the-ball movement, potentially leading to missed opportunities
- Inconsistent decision-making when making runs outside the penalty area
- Physical limitations in aerial duels, due to his relatively shorter stature
- Playing attributes (e.g., speed, skill, vision):
Georges Mikautadze's on-field abilities are characterized by:
- Exceptional speed and acceleration, earning an 8/10 rating
- Highly skilled ball control, dribbling, and finishing skills, meriting an 8/10 score
- Strong vision and passing range, with a 7.5/10 rating
- Accurate short and long passing abilities, also scoring 7.5/10
- Impressive dribbling skills, capable of outmaneuvering opponents with quick feet and clever moves, rated 8/10
- Clinical finishing skills, both inside and outside the box, earning an 8/10 score
- Excellent off-the-ball movement, finding space and creating opportunities, with an 8.5/10 rating
- Effective use of body strength to shield the ball, despite not being physically imposing, scoring 6.5/10
- Aerial ability is an area for improvement, struggling in aerial duels due to his height, rated 6/10
Personal Life:
- Family and relationships:
Georges Mikautadze's family roots trace back to Georgia, although he was born in France. His parents, Natia and Lasha Mikautadze, relocated to France in the late 1990s, but they ensured their cultural heritage was preserved by raising him to speak the Georgian language. In an interesting twist, Mikautadze's childhood aspirations revolved around representing Georgia on the international football stage, a dream he would eventually fulfill.
- Hobbies and interests:
- Plays as a forward for Metz in Ligue 2 and the Georgia national team
- Started his football journey at Gerland before joining the Olympique Lyonnais academy
- Joined FC Metz's academy in 2016
- Although born and raised in France, Mikautadze has Georgian roots and regularly visits Georgia during the summer months.
Current Status:
- Current club and contract details:
As of now, Georges Mikautadze's club and contract details are as follows:
- He currently plays for Metz on a loan agreement from Ajax.
- His contract with Ajax is set to expire on June 30, 2024.
- The contract is a loan deal, which is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
- Metz has the option to purchase Mikautadze's contract, with reports suggesting a fee of around €10 million.
- Injury status:
- Injury duration: October 16, 2023 - October 28, 2023 (12 days)
- Injury type: Not disclosed
- Matches missed: Information not available
- Future plans and prospects:
Georges Mikautadze's future appears promising, with new opportunities on the horizon following Metz's relegation to Ligue 2. His outstanding performance at Euro 2024, where he scored three goals in three matches, suggests a bright future ahead. Mikautadze is poised to make a significant impact in his next endeavors, with many tipping him to be a breakout star of the European Championship. As he looks to the future, expectations are high for this talented footballer.
Achievements:
- International caps and goals:
Georges Mikautadze's international career spans 17 appearances, with his debut match taking place on March 25, 2021. He scored his first international goal on June 2, 2021, and his most recent goal was on June 26, 2024. Throughout his international career, Mikautadze has accumulated 8 goals, participating in various competitions, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, UEFA Euro 2024, UEFA Nations League, and friendly matches against teams like Sweden, Romania, Thailand, Cyprus, Norway, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Portugal.
- Club and country honors:
Georges Mikautadze has accumulated an impressive list of honors throughout his career. At the club level, he has achieved:
- Ligue 2 title with Metz (2022-23)
- UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Month (2023)
- Ligue 2 Top Goalscorer (2022-23)
- Ligue 2 Team of the Year (2022-23)
With Seraing, he earned:
- Belgian First Division B title (2020-21)
- Belgian First Division B Top Goalscorer (2020-21)
- Belgian First Division B Team of the Season (2020-21)
- Métallo d'Or (2020-21)
Additionally, he won the Eredivisie title with Ajax in the 2023-24 season.
On the international stage, Mikautadze was the top goalscorer at UEFA Euro 2024, representing Georgia.
- Individual awards and recognition:
Georges Mikautadze has received numerous individual honors and accolades throughout his career, including:
- The prestigious Métallo d'Or award for the 2020-21 season
- UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Month in 2023
- Top goalscorer in Ligue 2 for the 2022-23 season
- A spot in the Ligue 2 Team of the Year for 2022-23
- Ligue 2 Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season
- Top goalscorer in Belgian First Division B for the 2020-21 season
- A place in the Belgian First Division B Team of the Season for 2020-21
- The UEFA Euro 2024 Top Goalscorer award in 2024
