Khvicha Kvaratskhelia played nine games, contributing two goals and four assists, as his side reached the quarter-finals of Europe's top club competition during the past season, before losing to domestic rivals AC Milan.

"Kvaratskhelia's first season in Serie A was stunning too. He helped Napoli to win their first Serie A title since 1990 and was named as the league’s Player of the Season. So impressive have his performances been that he has been nicknamed 'Kvaradona', a nod to Napoli's Argentinian great Diego Maradona”, comments from UEFA for the prize said.