Tornike Dzotsenidze Zemplín Michalovce Scout Report
Tornike Dzotsenidze
Quick Answer
Tornike Dzotsenidze is a 26-year-old Georgian centre-back who came through the Dinamo Tbilisi academy, played for the first team, then moved to Telavi and Dila Gori, made 6 appearances in UEFA European competitions with Dila Gori in the summer of 2023, and joined Zemplín Michalovce on a free transfer on 27 January 2024. He has represented Georgia at U21 level. His greatest strength is the academy education he received at Georgia’s most storied club together with his European cup experience; the most important area to monitor is establishing himself as a regular starter in the Slovak league.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Tornike Dzotsenidze |
| Date of birth | 7 November 1999 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | Georgia |
| Nationality | Georgia |
| Primary position | Centre-back |
| Shirt number | 4 |
| Current club | Zemplín Michalovce (27 January 2024 (free transfer)) |
| Contract status | Until 31 May 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Dinamo Tbilisi | Georgia — 3 first-team matches |
| 2019-2021 | Telavi | Georgia — top flight |
| 2021-2023 | Dila Gori | Georgia — 6 matches in UEFA competitions |
| 2024-present | Zemplín Michalovce | Slovak League — contract until 2027 |
Dzotsenidze came through the academy of Georgia’s most storied club, Dinamo Tbilisi, and made 3 appearances for the first team. In 2019 he moved to Telavi, playing two seasons in the top flight, before joining Dila Gori on a three-year deal and making 6 appearances in UEFA European competitions in the summer of 2023. On 27 January 2024 he joined Zemplín Michalovce on a free transfer, with his contract running until 2027. He has represented Georgia at U21 level.
Playing Style & Assessment
Dzotsenidze is a centre-back shaped by the Dinamo Tbilisi academy, disciplined in positional reading and duels. His experience of UEFA competitions with Dila Gori gave him some familiarity with competitive match rhythm at European level.
Strengths
- Storied academy background — Coming through Dinamo Tbilisi gave him an early technical and tactical foundation.
- European cup experience — Playing 6 matches in UEFA competitions with Dila Gori points to international competitive experience.
- Contract stability — His contract running until 2027 reflects the club’s confidence in the player.
Development Areas
- Starting-XI consistency — Establishing and retaining a regular starting spot in the Slovak league is a topic to monitor.
- Publicly available data — Performance statistics from the Georgian leagues are relatively limited in public sources.
- Top-level exposure — Direct experience against Western Europe’s top clubs remains limited so far.
Level Projection
Verdict: A centre-back raised at Georgia’s most storied club with European cup experience; not a direct fit for the Turkish Süper Lig, but a medium-term profile whose consistency and performance in the Slovak league should be monitored.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Development-stage centre-back |
| Primary role | Centre-back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Storied academy background |
| Key risk | Starting-XI consistency |
| Scout verdict | Keep tracking for another window |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tornike Dzotsenidze? He is a 26-year-old Georgian centre-back who came through the Dinamo Tbilisi academy and has played for Zemplín Michalovce since 2024.
Has Tornike Dzotsenidze played in European competitions? Yes, he made 6 appearances in UEFA European competitions with Dila Gori in the summer of 2023.
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 — Tornike Dzotsenidze
- Soccerway — Tornike Dzotsenidze career statistics
- Zemplín Michalovce official squad page
