Key Takeaways:
- On Sunday, UEFA awarded PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the Champions League Player of the Season following his key role in securing back-to-back titles for the French side
- PSG retained their European crown on Saturday, defeating Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw and extra time
- Four PSG players featured alongside Kvaratskhelia in the Team of the Season, while Arsenal and Bayern Munich also received recognition for standout performances
Kvaratskhelia Recognised for Outstanding Campaign
Paris Saint-Germain’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia received the prestigious accolade of UEFA Champions League Player of the Season on Sunday. The Georgian winger not only led his side to a consecutive European triumph, but also played a decisive role throughout the campaign, registering 10 goals and six assists. In the final against Arsenal, Kvaratskhelia won the crucial penalty in the second half which enabled PSG to level the score, contributing significantly to the team’s eventual victory on penalties after extra time concluded with the sides locked at 1-1.
✨🇬🇪 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season 🙌#UCL pic.twitter.com/vkfBtCMEP1
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 31, 2026
PSG and Arsenal Headline Team of the Season
The UEFA Team of the Season recognised exceptional talent, with Kvaratskhelia included alongside four of his PSG teammates: Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and Vitinha. Vitinha also distinguished himself by earning the Player of the Match award in the final. Arsenal’s impressive campaign was reflected through the selection of David Raya, Gabriel, and Declan Rice in the prestigious line-up.
Further Individual Honours
Real Madrid’s Arda Guler was identified as the Revelation of the Season, acknowledging his breakthrough performances, while teammate Federico Valverde secured the Goal of the Season honour. Valverde’s extraordinary flick and volley, which completed his hat-trick in the last 16 victory over Manchester City, was celebrated as the competition’s finest strike.
2025/26 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | David Raya | Arsenal |
| Defender | Marcos Llorente | Atletico Madrid |
| Defender | Marquinhos | PSG |
| Defender | Gabriel | Arsenal |
| Defender | Nuno Mendes | PSG |
| Midfielder | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich |
| Midfielder | Declan Rice | Arsenal |
| Midfielder | Vitinha | PSG |
| Midfielder | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | PSG |
| Forward | Ousmane Dembele | PSG |
| Forward | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich |
