KHVICHA Kvaratskhelia is best known for demonstrating his sporting skills on the Georgian football team.
He's also got his wife, Nitsa Tavadze, by his side for support, but who is she?
Who is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's wife, Nitsa Tavadze?
Nitsa Tavadze is married to footballer Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
She was a medical student when they first crossed paths but it is unknown is she has graduated yet.
Nitsa was studying at Tbilisi Medical University which meant she could not move to Naples to be by her partner's side full time.
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However, the pair would write to and call each other and would meet up during their time off or when Kvaratskhelia was on an international break.
When Nitsa didn't have lectures to attend, she would come to Naples and attend Napoli matches.
It was previously said that she can become emotional when watching her partner playing and often finds herself crying when he scores a goal.
How did Nitsa and Khvicha meet?
Nitsa and Khvicha first crossed paths back in 2021.
They are said to have introduced by a mutual friend but didn't start dating until a month later.
The pair where first seen together when they were watching a basketball game between Italy and Georgia.
When did Nitsa Tavadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia get married?
Nitsa and Kvaratskhelia tied the knot on October 16, 2023.
Announcing the exciting news, the footballer posted a series of photos from the special day with the caption: "16.10.23," along with a praying emoji and a red love heart.
The couple got married at Mtskheta's Samtavro monastery and wore traditional Georgian clothes.
They made their way out of the monastery under a tunnel of swords held by 12 people.
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Despite now being married, Nitsa has remained in Georgia to pursue her medical career.
What is Nitsa Tavadze's Instagram?
You are able to follow Nitsa on Instagram @nitsatavadze.
As of June 2024, she boasts 116,000 followers.
However, it seems that Nitsa likes to keep her personal life private as she only has a handful of posts.
How much does Khvicha Kvaratskhelia get paid?
Playing for Napoli, Kvaratskhelia earns an impressive £1,302,964 per year.
He also plays for his national Georgian team which is currently competing in the 2024 Euros.
The team managed to qualify for the knock-out stages after a shock 2-0 win against Portugal in the group stages.
