The world football governing body has announced the list of referees who will be wearing the FIFA referee badge in 2025.
Aleko Aptsiauri and Giorgi Avazashvili are new on the list of FIFA international referees, while Elene Eloshvili and Sopiko Rizhamadze have joined the ranks of FIFA international assistant referees. Bakur Ninua has acquired the rank of FIFA video referee.
“I am delighted with the progress of Georgian football and the success of the national team, which is the result of GFF’s long-term strategy implementation.
These processes, as well as the strong displays shown by our referees, have been rewarded with FIFA’s decision to increase the number of Georgian international referees from three to four.
We are happy to share our joy about the achievements of our referees with the Georgian public. This is the result of our well-executed working process” – Cüneyt Çakir (Head of GFF Refereeing Department).
The list of FIFA international referees from Georgia for 2025 is as follows:
FIFA International Referees
- Giorgi Kruashvili
- Goga Kikacheishvili
- Aleko Aptsiauri
- Giorgi Avazashvili
- Teona Sturua
- Mzevinar Sharashenidze
FIFA International Assistant Referees
- Levan Varamishvili
- Zaza Pipia
- Davit Akhvlediani
- Davit Gabisonia
- Davit Chigogidze
- Giorgi Elikashvili
- Elene Eloshvili
- Sopo Tsulaia
- Sopiko Rizhamadze
FIFA International Video Referees
- Giorgi Avazashvili
- Bakur Ninua
FIFA International Futsal Referee
- Zviad Bliadze
FIFA International Beach Soccer Referee
- Kakha Vasadze