On January 14, a presentation of new players of FC "Toktogul" took place in Bishkek, as the team prepares for its debut in the Kyrgyzstan Premier League.
Among the newcomers is 33-year-old defender of the Georgian national team Solomon Kvirkvelia and forward Eldar Moldozhunusov from Kyrgyzstan.
Kvirkvelia has an impressive international experience, having played for clubs such as Kazan's "Rubin" (87 matches), Moscow's "Lokomotiv" (80 matches), Ukraine's "Metalist" (6 matches), Azerbaijan's "Neftchi" (33 matches), and Saudi Arabia's "Al-Uhdud" (33 matches). His last club was the Georgian "Torpedo," where he played 18 matches and scored 2 goals.
While at "Lokomotiv," Kvirkvelia faced stars like Fernando Torres, and in Saudi Arabia, he played against Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Firmino. Additionally, the defender represented Georgia on the international stage, competing against teams from Wales and Germany, where he faced Gareth Bale, Marco Reus, and Thomas Müller.
At the 2024 European Championship, Kvirkvelia played a crucial role as the Georgian national team surprised everyone by reaching the Round of 16, defeating Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo in the group stage.
Eldar Moldozhunusov, the second newcomer to the club, previously played for the Kochkor-Ata "Neftchi."
In the new season, Kvirkvelia will wear number 33, while Moldozhunusov will wear number 10. Both players are expected to help the team successfully start its campaign in the Kyrgyzstan Premier League.
