Aleksandr Amisulashvili

Georgian footballer and defender

Aleksandr Amisulashvili - Georgian footballer and defender
Born

August 20th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Georgia

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Played as a central defender for various clubs in Europe, including FC Dinamo Tbilisi and FC Vardar Skopje. Competed internationally for the national team, participating in qualifying matches for the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. His defensive skills made significant contributions to team strategies and successes during his career.

Played for FC Dinamo Tbilisi

Represented the Georgia national team

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