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Former Trabzonspor midfielder Giorgi Nemsadze dies aged 54
Former Georgia midfielder Giorgi Nemsadze has died at 54, Trabzonspor and Turkish media reported on 21 October 2026.
Nemsadze was born in Tbilisi and played for clubs in Georgia, Turkey, Switzerland and Scotland.
He played for Trabzonspor in the 1996-97 season, making 44 official appearances for the Turkish club, according to one account.
He also played for Dundee and Dinamo Tbilisi and represented Georgia's national team 70 times.
His cause of death has not been disclosed, so the circumstances remain unclear.
After retiring as a player, he worked in football management and coaching, including with Georgia's under-17 team, where he coached Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's generation.
Former Trabzonspor midfielder Giorgi Nemsadze has died aged 54, the club and Turkish news outlets reported on 21 October 2026.
Trabzonspor announced his death and offered condolences to his family, friends and the football world.
Nemsadze played for Trabzonspor in the 1996-1997 season.
One report says he made 44 official appearances for the club, while another records 32 league appearances; both report one goal.
The cause of his death has not been announced.
- Who
- Giorgi Nemsadze, a former Georgian midfielder and Trabzonspor player.
- What
- He has died aged 54.
- When
- His death was reported on 21 October 2026; the exact date of death is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The cause of death has not been announced.
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Nemsadze played for Dinamo Tbilisi, where he began his football career.
He played for Trabzonspor.
His death was reported, and Trabzonspor issued a condolence statement.
- Age
- 54
- Birthplace
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Trabzonspor spell
- 1996-1997 season
- Trabzonspor appearances
- 44 official matches, according to Transfermarkt; 32 league matches, according to Yeni Şafak
- Cause of death
- Not announced
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