Giorgi Gagua DAC Dunajská Streda Scout Report
Giorgi Gagua
Quick Answer
Giorgi Gagua is a 1.93 m Georgian forward who began his career in Georgia, wore the shirts of Deportivo Alavés B and, on loan, Real Unión in Spain, then NK Istra 1961 in Croatia, before joining DAC Dunajská Streda in July 2025. He has represented Georgia at U17, U19 and U21 level. His strongest assets are his height and the technical grounding he built up in Spain; the main thing to watch is consistency in his goal output.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Giorgi Gagua |
| Date of birth | 10 October 2001 |
| Age | 24 |
| Place of birth | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Nationality | Georgia |
| Primary position | Striker |
| Shirt number | 29 |
| Current club | DAC Dunajská Streda (July 2025 (from NK Istra 1961)) |
| Contract status | active contract with the club |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Dinamo Tbilisi / Merani Tbilisi | Georgia |
| 2020-2024 | Deportivo Alavés B | Spain — 83 appearances, 16 goals |
| 2022-2023 | Real Unión (loan) | Spain |
| 2024-2025 | NK Istra 1961 | Croatia |
| 2025-present | DAC Dunajská Streda | Slovak league |
Born in Tbilisi, Gagua was developed in the Dinamo Tbilisi and Merani Tbilisi academies and joined the Deportivo Alavés system in Spain in 2019. He scored 16 goals in 83 appearances for Alavés B and was loaned to Real Unión. He moved to NK Istra 1961 in Croatia in 2024 and transferred to DAC Dunajská Streda in July 2025. He has represented Georgia at U17, U19 and U21 level.
Playing Style & Assessment
Gagua is a forward who can act as a target man in the box thanks to his 1.93 m frame and hold the ball up using the technical base he built in the Spanish lower divisions. His height gives him an aerial advantage, while his goal figures at Alavés B point to his finishing potential.
Strengths
- Physical presence — At 1.93 m he provides a clear advantage inside the box and on set pieces.
- Spanish technical grounding — Developing in the Deportivo Alavés system has helped his technical base and understanding of the game.
- Lower-division output — 16 goals in 83 appearances for Alavés B reflects his scoring potential.
Development Areas
- Goalscoring consistency at a higher level — His goal contribution at Istra and DAC has so far been relatively limited; consistency at a higher level needs to be proven.
- Foot speed — As a tall forward profile, he relies more on positioning and strength than on quick vertical transitions.
- Adaptation — His short spells across different countries mean his settled output in a single system is worth watching.
Level Projection
Verdict: A tall Georgian forward from a Spanish academy; not one for the Turkish Süper Lig directly, but a medium-term profile whose target-man potential and goal consistency are worth tracking.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Developmental centre-forward |
| Primary role | Striker |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Physical presence |
| Key risk | Goalscoring consistency at a higher level |
| Scout verdict | Keep tracking for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Giorgi Gagua? He is a 1.93 m Georgian forward who came through the Deportivo Alavés B academy and joined DAC Dunajská Streda in 2025.
Where was Giorgi Gagua developed? He started out in Georgia and developed in the Deportivo Alavés system in Spain.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Giorgi Gagua
- Transfermarkt — Giorgi Gagua career statistics
- FC DAC 1904 official squad page
