Saba Kharebashvili
Full name in native alphabet: საბა ხარებაშვილი
Country: Georgia
Date of birth: 03/09/2008 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Georgia
Height: 184cm
Youth career: Dinamo Tbilisi
Current club: Dinamo Tbilisi
Squad number: 38
Current national team: Georgia U-17
Position: left-back, central defender, defensive midfielder
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 300K€
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2023/2024 (1/0)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Riccardo Calafiori
Strengths:
– technique 
– versatility
– crossing
– passing
– indirect set pieces
– physicality
– work rate
– pace 
– anticipation
– tackling
– vision
To improve:
– better use of his height and strength in aerial duels, which will likely develop with age and experience
Style of play:
– playmaking full-back
– versatile and tactically intelligent player, capable of excelling in various positions and roles, such as a ball-playing centre-back in a three-man defence or as a holding midfielder
– player with a superb body mass ratio and physical strength for his age
– quick and agile
– intelligent player, who doesn’t push at every opportunity, but rather picks his moments carefully and times his attacking runs very well
– technical and composed with the ball at his feet
– above-average vision, passing at all distances, and playmaking skills
– likes to move more centrally into midfield and combine with teammates/excellent in the build-up phase
– perfect for the possession-based style
– wide range of crossing skills, both from dead balls and open play/able to deliver pinpoint passes and crosses
– good composure and retention skills under pressure
– above-average footwork and close control in tight spaces
– accurate and tenacious tackler with a good level of positive aggression in duels
– determined, committed, and concentrated team player
– even though there is still plenty of room for improvement, he doesn’t hesitate to use his weaker right foot quite often
– indirect set-piece specialist
– highly accomplished and mature for his age, displaying a level of composure and tactical understanding beyond his years
Kharebashvili shows his vision and composure by creating a big chance with a superb cutback.
Kharebashvili shows good determination and recovery pace and stops a dangerous attack with a perfectly timed tackle.
Kharebashvili positions himself excellently to intercept the ball and quickly follows up with an intelligent pass to initiate a counter-attack.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Left-back in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 16 October 2024):
Erovnuli Liga 2024 (ongoing): 16 games/0 goals (Dinamo Tbilisi)
Description:
Saba Kharebashvili is a product of the Dinamo Tbilisi academy, a renowned youth system recognized for producing some of the best Georgian talents in recent years, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Luka Gagnidze, Irakli Azarovi, Gabriel Sigua, and Zuriko Davitashvili. Saba made his first-team debut on April 26, 2024, at the age of 15 years, 7 months and 23 days, becoming the youngest player to feature in the Georgian top tier since 2021. He is also a regular youth international for Georgia and currently serves as the captain and leader of the U-17 team.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8,5/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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