Gia Jishkariani (Georgian: გია ჯიშკარიანი; born 30 November 1967) is a Soviet-Georgian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the father of Nikoloz Jishkariani, also a footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gia Jishkariani | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Tbilisi, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1985 | DYuSSh-35 Tbilisi | ||
| 1985–1987 | Mertskhali Makharadze | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987 | Guria Lanchkhuti | 11 | (1) |
| 1988–1992 | Dinamo Tbilisi | 97 | (14) |
| 1992 | GKS Katowice | 7 | (0) |
| 1992–1994 | Shevardeni-1906 Tbilisi | 57 | (20) |
| 1994–1995 | Samtredia | 27 | (18) |
| International career | |||
| 1988–1989 | Soviet Union U21 | ||
| 1991–1994 | Georgia | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jishkariani started his career for Guria Lanchkhuti in Soviet Top League. He then moved to Dinamo Tbilisi and played the first ever Umaglesi Liga in 1990.
International goals
edit| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 17 September 1992 | David Kipiani Stadium, Gurjaani |  Azerbaijan |
6–2 | 6–3 | Friendly |
Honours
edit- Iberia (Dinamo) Tbilisi
- Umaglesi Liga: 1990, 1991, 1991–92
- Georgian Cup: 1991–92
External links
edit- Gia Jishkariani at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
- Gia Jishkariani at National-Football-Teams.com
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