Dinamo Tbilisi is one of the most iconic football clubs in Georgia. Founded in 1925, the club quickly established itself as a dominant force in Georgian football, winning numerous domestic titles and representing the country in European competitions.
In 2013, Dinamo Tbilisi made headlines around the world when it reached the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League, a major achievement for a team from a relatively small footballing nation. Although the club ultimately fell short of qualifying for the group stage, its performance in the competition earned acclaim and cemented its status as one of the most respected teams in the region.
More recently, the club has undergone a significant transformation, with a renewed focus on building a strong and sustainable football program. In 2020, the club appointed a new president who has worked to revitalise the teams infrastructure and implement a new strategic vision for the future.
One of the most exciting developments for Dinamo Tbilisi in recent years has been the emergence of a new generation of talented young players. The club has invested heavily in its youth academy, with the aim of developing homegrown talent and building a team that can compete at the highest level of European football.
A graduate of said youth academy is the subject of this scout report (no, it’s not Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Napoli). The name you need to remember is Gabriel Sigua an extremely talented 17-year-old Georgian midfielder who has broken through into the Dinamo Tbilisi first team and, at the time of writing, has scored three goals in five games. His excellent start to the season has led to a call-up to the Georgian National Team for the most recent international fixtures.
There is potentially a golden generation of Georgian talent in the works, with many coming through the famed Dinamo Tbilisi youth academy including the aforementioned ‘Kvaradonna’ lighting up Serie A, Giorgi Mamardashvili at Valencia as well as Anzor Mekvabishvili and now Sigua, who are both still at the club.
This tactical analysis is going to show you just what makes Sigua so special, how he fits into the tactics at Dinamo Tbilisi and also provide an analysis of his style of play including strengths and weaknesses.
Who can we compare Gabriel Sigua to?
Perhaps the best way to begin this analysis is to compare Sigua to players who play in the same position from the top five leagues in Europe. Whilst it is important to acknowledge that Sigua is his own player, at only 17 years old, there are many great aspects to his game and of course, elements that require improvement. This is a good way of assessing those strengths and weaknesses and getting a general overview of his style of play before moving on to a more in-depth analysis.
Who better to start with than one of, if not, the most talented young midfielder right now? Were talking about Barcelona’s young talisman, Gavi. Of course, the Barcelona man is playing at a higher level in La Liga but it is apparent that the pair share some similar traits. Both are very adept at playing dangerous passes which is beneficial to their teams when they are trying to counterattack, picking the right pass at the right time is a great quality of any midfielder.
Naturally, the Barcelona star plays and receives more passes which is not surprising given their style of play and his higher level of experience.
