Born on 23.07.1956 in Kutaisi, Football player, Halfback, fullback.

Played for Kutaisi “Torpedo” (1974-1978), Tbilisi “Dinamo” (1978-1988) and “Holmsund” (Sweden). Played 49 matches for the USSR national team(scored 2 goals). Second-prize winner of the European Championship (1988) and the third-prize winner of the Olympic Games (1980).Participant of the World Championship (1982). Played 279 matches in theUSSR top league (scored 21 goals). Third-prize winner of the USSR Championship (1981), Winner of the USSR Cup (1979) and the finalist (1980). Chief Coach of the Georgiannational teams U 16 and U 17 (1994-1995, 2000). Honored Master of Sports of the USSR. Holder of the Order of Honor.