Saba Goglichidze


Saba Goglichidze is a Georgian footballer who plays as a defender on loan at EFL Championship side Watford FC from Italy Serie A club Udinese and the Georgia national team.
He has secured the Georgian Cup with Torpedo Kutaisi.

Club career

Goglichidze started his career with Georgian side Torpedo. On 7 July 2021, he made a first league appearance for the club against Saburtalo. The next year, even though he did not feature in the final, Goglichidze was a member of the squad that won the national cup.
In 2024, he signed for Italian Serie A side Empoli. Goglichidze made a debut for his new club in a 1–1 draw against Bologna on 31 August. After taking part in first four matches in full, the player received a first recognition as he was selected by Sofascore in U21 Team of the Month among the top five European leagues.
On 5 August 2025, Goglichidze signed a five-year contract with Udinese.
On 2 February 2026, he signed for Watford on loan until the end of the season.

International career

Goglichidze made his debut for the Georgia national team on 7 September 2024 in a Nations League game against Czechia at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium. He substituted Giorgi Gvelesiani in the 88th minute of Georgia's 4–1 victory.

Style of play

Goglichidze mainly operates as a defender. He can operate as a center-back and right-back.

Honours

Torpedo

Personal life

Goglichidze was born in 2004 in Georgia. His grandfather was a supporter of Georgian side Torpedo.