Sergo Kotrikadze 1936 – 2011

Biography

Sergo Kotrikadze was born on August 9, 1936, in Chokhatauri, a town in the Guria region of Georgia. He grew up during a transformative period in Georgian history and would go on to pursue a career in football, the sport that has long been central to Georgian culture and identity. His early years in Chokhatauri shaped the foundation of his life and athletic ambitions.

Throughout his career, Kotrikadze established himself as a footballer, contributing to the sporting life of his nation during the Soviet era. He represented Georgia during a time when Soviet football was gaining international prominence, and his participation in the sport reflected the broader athletic traditions of the Caucasus region. His dedication to football connected him to generations of Georgian athletes and fans.

Sergo Kotrikadze passed away on May 3, 2011, in Stockholm, Sweden, at the age of 74. His life spanned much of the twentieth century, witnessing Georgia’s evolution through different historical periods. Though his later years took him far from his birthplace, his legacy remains connected to the Georgian sporting heritage he helped represent. He is remembered as part of Georgia’s football history.