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It is a situation that puzzles Sevilla fans, resonates across Spain, and brings back memories of the midfielder's recent spell in Portuguese football. Giorgi Kochorashvili, the 27-year-old midfielder signed from Sporting this summer for €4.5 million, is yet to establish himself as a regular starter in Andalusia, highlighting a stark contrast between his club playing time and his prominence on the international stage.
Despite being one of Sevilla's most significant investments this season, Kochorashvili is yet to complete a full 90 minutes for the Spanish outfit. So far, the Georgia international has featured in five matches, totaling a mere 185 minutes on the pitch. The surprise in Spain grew during the recent international break: across two appearances for Georgia against Ukraine and Northern Ireland, the midfielder clocked up 180 minutes—virtually matching his entire game time for Sevilla this season.
This duality in performance and playing time comes as no surprise to those who followed his journey in Portugal. Last season, Sporting signed Kochorashvili from Levante for €5.5 million. However, during his time in Lisbon, the Georgian international faced an almost identical scenario: he featured in 26 games but accumulated just 972 minutes, failing to score. Meanwhile, over that same stretch, he earned seven caps for Georgia and racked up 598 minutes—enjoying a substantially higher involvement as an undisputed starter and key figure.
While questions linger in Spain over why one of the season's priciest signings has yet to make his mark at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Kochorashvili continues to find a welcoming refuge on the international stage, holding on to his status as a talismanic figure in Georgian football.
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