Avtandil "Avto" Ebralidze (Georgian: ავთანდილ ებრალიძე; born 3 October 1991) commonly known as Avto, is a Georgian footballer who plays as a winger for Liga Portugal 2 club Leixões.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 October 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Tbilisi, Georgia | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leixões | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2008 | Dinamo Tbilisi | ||
| 2008–2009 | Esperança de Lagos | ||
| 2009–2010 | Getafe | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Esperança de Lagos | 17 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Juventude Évora | 27 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Oliveirense | 46 | (2) |
| 2013–2017 | Gil Vicente | 102 | (7) |
| 2017–2018 | Académico de Viseu | 30 | (7) |
| 2018–2019 | Chaves | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | Nacional | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Voluntari | 14 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Leixões | 33 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Doxa Katokopias | 23 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 15 | (1) |
| 2023– | Leixões | 19 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Georgia | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editAvto began his professional career with fourth division side Esperança de Lagos in 2010 where he remained there one season. Following his spell with the Lagos side, Avto moved to third division side Juventude de Évora. His stay with Juventude de Évora saw him contribute two goals in 27 appearances.
In the summer of 2012, Avto moved to Segunda Liga side Oliveirense.[1] Avto debuted for Oliveirense on 29 July 2012, in a 2012–13 Taça da Liga match against Belenenses where he played 76 minutes.[2] Avto scored his first goal on 16 September 2012, in a 2012–13 Taça de Portugal match against Sintrense which helped his side win the tie 5–1.[3]
Gil Vicente
editOn the 2 September 2013, the last day of the Portuguese transfer window, saw Avto move to Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente F.C. on a free transfer.[4] Avto made his Gil Vicente debut on the 14 September, against Porto where he come on as a 77th minute.[5]
Doxa Katokopias
editOn 15 July 2021, Ebralidze move to Cypriot First Division club Doxa Katokopia on a one-year contract until 2022.[6]
Anorthosis Famagusta
editOn 28 June 2022, Ebralidze signed with Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta on a two-year contract until 2024.[7]
On 15 June 2023, Anorthosis announced that Ebralidze had left the team.[8]
Return to Leixões
editOn 26 July 2023, Avto returned to Liga Portugal 2 club Leixões, signing a one-year contract with an option for a further two seasons.[9]
International career
editOn the 6 October 2013, Ebralidze received his first call up to the Georgian national football team.[10] He made his international debut on the 15 October against Spain, where he replaced Shota Grigalashvili in the 70th minute.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ "Sete reforços a pensar na manutenção" [Seven reinforcements in thinking about surviving]. Record. 7 July 2012. Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ^ "Belenenses 1-1 UD Oliveirense". ZeroZero. 29 July 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ^ "UD Oliveirense 5-1 (a.p.) Sintrense" [UD Oliveirense 5-1 (a.e.t.) Sintrense]. ZeroZero. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ^ "Avto por quatro épocas" [Avto for four seasons]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 2 September 2013. Archived from the original on 4 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ^ "FC Porto em ritmo de passeio para Viena (2x0)" [FC Porto in rhythm of walking in Vienna (2x0)]. ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 14 September 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Ανακοινωση – Avtandil Ebralidze – Doxa Katokopias Fc".
- ^ "Έναρξη συνεργασίας με Avto Ebralidze". 28 June 2022.
- ^ https://anorthosisfc.com.cy/2023/06/oloklirosi-synergasias-me-avto-ebralidze/ [bare URL]
- ^ "Avto procura felicidade no Leixões" [Avto searches for happiness at Leixões] (in European Portuguese). Record. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Avto convocado para a seleção da Geórgia" [Avto picked for Georgia selection]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 6 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-10-08. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ "Avto: "Regresso motivado da seleção"" [Avto: "Motivated return from the selection"]. ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 17 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Spain - Georgia 2:0 (1:0)". FIFA. 15 October 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
External links
edit- Avtandil Ebralidze at Soccerway
- Avtandil Ebralidze at ForaDeJogo (archived)
