Biography
Who is Georges Mikautadze?
Early life and background
Georges Mikautadze was born in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Georgia. His family relocated from Georgia to France during the late 1990s. Growing up in France, he spoke Georgian at home because his parents taught him the language.
He spent his childhood making frequent summer visits to Georgia. This connection to his heritage remained a constant throughout his upbringing in France.
Club career beginnings
The footballer started his path at FC Gerland before entering the Lyon youth academy. In 2016, he transitioned to the football academy at Metz. He made his professional debut for Metz on 7 December 2019 during a match against Nice.
Shortly after his debut, he signed a four-year professional contract with Metz in December 2019. During his initial season with the senior team, he spent much of his time playing for the reserve squad.
Success in Belgium and France
In June 2020, he joined the Belgian side Seraing on loan. He scored 15 goals in his first nine matches for the club. This performance helped him become a joint top scorer for the season and earned him the Métallo d'Or award.
Upon returning to Metz in 2022, he became the leading scorer in Ligue 2. He earned the title of Player of the Year and was named in the UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year. His scoring helped Metz secure promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2023-24 season.
Move to Ajax and return to Metz
On 30 August 2023, Ajax signed him on a five-year contract. He made his debut in a draw against Fortuna Sittard and later appeared in a European match against Brighton & Hove Albion. He made nine appearances for the Eredivisie club during the first half of the season.
He returned to Metz on loan in January 2024. During this period, he scored ten goals in ten matches. His performance included a brace against Brest and a lobbed goal against Rennes, despite receiving a red card that was later overturned on appeal.
Recent transfers and international success
In July 2024, Georges Mikautadze signed a four-year deal with Lyon for €18.5 million. He chose the number 69 for his jersey to represent the Rhône department. Later, on 1 September 2025, he transferred to Villarreal on a six-year contract, selecting the number 9.
He has also enjoyed significant success with the Georgia national team. He scored a record four goals in a single match against Thailand in 2023. During Euro 2024, he scored three goals and shared the tournament's top scorer award after helping Georgia reach the knockout stage.
Birthday and age
Georges Mikautadze was born on October 31, 2000, which makes Georges 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Georges shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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