Irakli Kvekveskiri
A Georgian defensive midfielder who has built a lengthy career in the competitive and physical Russian football leagues.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Georgian footballer·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Irakli Kvekveskiri's football story is one of adaptability and resilience, charting a course through the demanding landscape of post-Soviet football. Born in Georgia, he moved to Russia early in his career, navigating the challenges of being a foreign player in a tough league. A classic defensive midfielder, his game is defined by positional discipline, tough tackling, and simple, effective distribution. He has been a journeyman within the Russian football system, with notable spells at clubs like Anzhi Makhachkala and Ural Yekaterinburg, where he often served as a reliable anchor in midfield. His career has seen him oscillate between the Russian Premier League and the First League, demonstrating a consistent level that keeps him in demand. While he never became a flashy star, Kvekveskiri's longevity and professionalism have made him a respected figure, a player whose value is deeply understood by coaches and teammates in the grind of a long season.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Irakli was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Irakli Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Irakli's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 150 appearances in the Russian Premier League across various clubs.
- Helped FC Ural Yekaterinburg maintain its Premier League status for several seasons as a key midfielder.
- Earned a call-up to the Georgian national team in 2015.
Did You Know?
He holds dual Georgian and Russian citizenship.
His surname, Kvekveskiri, is of Mingrelian origin, from a western Georgian ethnic subgroup.
He began his professional career in Georgia with FC Zestafoni before moving to Russia.
“My role is to break up the opponent's play and give the ball to our creators.”
