Giorgi Gvelesiani (born 5 May 1991) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Iranian club Persepolis.
Ending his contract with Dinamo Tbilisi in June 2016, Gvelesiani trained with Ukrainian team Volyn Lutsk soon after. However, his stint there proved transitory as registration problems prevented them from legally letting him play, resulting in him leaving the club in August.
Early into summer 2017, the Iranian media spread rumors that a transfer to Persian Gulf Pro League outfit Zob Ahan was imminent for Gvelesiani; he eventually signed for them a few days later. Given a red card for his reckless actions on his debut, the Georgian defender settled well in to the club, forming a good relationship with his teammates and staff.
On 28 July 2018, Gvelesiani joined Iranian club Nassaji Mazandaran on a one-year deal.
On 19 June 2022, Gvelesiani joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis on a new two-year deal. In December 2022, Gvelesiani gave Persepolis the lead in the 16th minute of Tehran derby against Esteghlal with a header in the box. In the second half, He once again scored with a header in the 89th minute.
He became the first defender in the history of capital derby to score two goals in one game. After his performance in the Tehran derby, he became more popular among Persepolis fans.
He also has become the first choice to score a penalty kick in his team, Persepolis. Even in the presence of the team's forwards, he would take penalties. Iranian media wrote about his ability to score penalties.
Among the foreign players in the history of Persepolis club, he is one of the foreign defenders with a significant number of goals. He has usually performed well in important matches for Persepolis, Especially against Esteghlal and Sepahan.<\/P>","0E9052569923A91555E1DAF3C456F9CD":"
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Dinamo Tbilisi
<\/STRONG>Erovnuli Liga: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16; runner-up: 2010–11
David Kipiani Cup: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Georgian Super Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16
Zob Ahan<\/STRONG>
Persian Gulf Pro League runner-up: 2017–18
Sepahan<\/STRONG>
Persian Gulf Pro League runner-up: 2020–21
Persepolis
<\/STRONG>Persian Gulf Pro League: 2022–23
Hazfi Cup: 2022–23
Iranian Super Cup: 2023<\/P>","F52748F924D1E675":"","3B9127F7BC829326":"1","90579B4DEA63C3E4":"Giorgi Gvelesiani","4EB8C1CDD4A86AD4B213AF7FAE87E4FE":"Sepahan","D1BA8203CB0653674BC0BB939FB9C9015E7A5DD213AB87AF":"1","e_index":2};