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Giorgi Mamardashvili

Giorgi Mamardashvili is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and the Georgia national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Giorgi Mamardashvili is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and the Georgia national team. Born in Tbilisi in 2000, he developed in Georgian youth football before becoming established at Valencia and later moving to Liverpool. He gained wider international attention for his performances at UEFA Euro 2024.

Early life and youth career

Mamardashvili was born in Tbilisi and came through youth football in Georgia, including development at FC Gagra. His early career laid the foundation for his later move into senior professional football.

Club career

He became known at Valencia, where he played for four seasons and made 134 appearances. Liverpool later signed him, with the club stating he officially became a Liverpool player in July 2025.

International career

Mamardashvili made his senior debut for Georgia in a 2021 friendly against Bulgaria. He became an important figure for Georgia and featured prominently at UEFA Euro 2024.

Playing style

Mamardashvili is a tall left-footed goalkeeper known for shot-stopping and penalty-saving ability. Reports and competition statistics highlighted his high save totals at Euro 2024.

Key facts

  • Mamardashvili is a Georgian goalkeeper who represents both Liverpool and the Georgia national team.
  • He was born on 29 September 2000 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • He played four seasons in Spain with Valencia before joining Liverpool.
  • Liverpool officially confirmed him as a player in July 2025 after agreeing a deal earlier with Valencia.
  • He debuted for Georgia in September 2021 and became a key player for the national team.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Giorgi Mamardashvili?
He is a Georgian professional football goalkeeper who plays for Liverpool and the Georgia national team.
When was Giorgi Mamardashvili born?
He was born on 29 September 2000.
Which clubs has he played for?
He developed in Georgia and played for Valencia before joining Liverpool.
What position does he play?
He plays as a goalkeeper.
What is he known for internationally?
He became widely recognized for his performances with Georgia at UEFA Euro 2024.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgi_Mamardashvili
    Supports: Birth date, Georgian nationality, position, and club/national-team identification.
  2. Liverpool FChttps://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/giorgi-mamardashvili
    Supports: Official Liverpool player profile, transfer timing, career path, debut for Georgia, and Euro 2024 performance notes.
  3. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/stats/_/id/274742/giorgi-mamardashvili
    Supports: Player position, club affiliation, nationality, birth date, and physical profile.
  4. Premier Leaguehttps://www.premierleague.com/en/players/449027/giorgi-mamardashvili/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, preferred foot, and league profile.
  5. UEFAhttps://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/players/250101805--giorgi-mamardashvili/
    Supports: National team role, shirt number, and international statistics.