Clarence Seedorf Names Khvicha Kvaratskhelia World’s Best Player After PSG’s Champions League Thriller vs Bayern Munich

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has earned the highest possible praise from one of European football’s most decorated former players, with Clarence Seedorf labelling the Paris Saint-Germain winger the best footballer in the world following a commanding performance in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg.

Seedorf, speaking as a pundit for Amazon Prime after PSG’s dramatic 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, was unequivocal in his assessment of the 25-year-old Georgian international, placing him above fellow attackers Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise in the current global rankings.

“Kvaratskhelia is the best player in the world and he’s only going to get better,” Seedorf said. “I don’t know if he will stay on the left side because he just knows what to do in every situation.”

Kvaratskhelia’s influence on the contest was undeniable. The winger scored twice in a match that produced nine goals — first pulling PSG level at 1-1 before extending the Ligue 1 champions’ advantage to 4-2 in what was a breathtaking encounter at the semi-final stage. The brace handed PSG a narrow advantage heading into the second leg.

Seedorf, who won the Champions League on four occasions — twice with Ajax, once with Real Madrid, and once with AC Milan — elaborated on what sets Kvaratskhelia apart from his contemporaries, pointing specifically to his tactical awareness and ability to contribute across multiple phases of play.

“He carries the team in certain moments so I like his intelligence. He’s the extra man in midfield and also goes to make a difference up front,” Seedorf added. “He’s unbelievable.”

Kvaratskhelia joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025 after a standout spell in Serie A, where he was instrumental in the Italian club’s first league title in over three decades during the 2022-23 season. His move to the French capital was reported to be worth approximately €70 million, and the winger has continued to develop into one of European football’s most complete attacking players.

The result also carried broader significance for PSG head coach Luis Enrique, who surpassed Pep Guardiola to reach a notable UEFA Champions League milestone — according to reports from other outlets covering the same fixture. For Bayern Munich, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reportedly set an unwanted record across 16 seasons in the competition on the same evening.

With the second leg still to come, PSG’s one-goal aggregate lead sets the stage for a potentially decisive contest as both clubs bid for a place in the Champions League final.