Nikoloz Chikovani (Georgian: ნიკოლოზ ჩიქოვანი; born 21 June 2007) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Watford.

Early life

Chikovani was born on 21 June 2007. Born in Georgia, he started playing football at the age of four.

Club career

As a youth player, Chikovani joined the youth academy of Georgian side FC Dinamo Tbilisi at the age of thirteen and was promoted to the club's senior team ahead of the 2025 season, where he made nine league appearances and scored one goal. Belgian news website Walfoot.be wrote in 2025 that he was "considered a great talent in his country".

Following his stint there, he signed for English side Watford FC in 2025. The same year, he was sent on loan to Belgian side Royal Charleroi SC, where he made one league appearance and scored zero goals.

International career

Chikovani is a Georgia youth international. During November 2025, he played for the Georgia national under-19 football team for 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.

External links

  • at WorldFootball.net