Levan Kakubava (born 24 October 1990) is a Georgian professional footballer who primarily plays as a centre-back. He has spent the majority of his career in the Erovnuli Liga, Georgia's top football division, representing numerous clubs throughout his career.
Early Life and Youth Career
Kakubava was born in Sukhumi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union. He began his football development in the youth academy of FC Dinamo Tbilisi, one of Georgia's most historically successful clubs.Club Career
Kakubava made his professional debut with FC Dinamo Tbilisi, where he progressed from the youth ranks to the senior team. After his initial period with Dinamo Tbilisi, he moved to FC Zestafoni, another prominent Georgian club, where he experienced significant domestic success.Throughout his career, Kakubava has been a well-travelled player within Georgian football, known for his experience and defensive capabilities. He has represented a variety of clubs in the Erovnuli Liga and other Georgian divisions, including:
- FC Samtredia
- FC Guria Lanchkhuti
- FC Tskhinvali
- FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi
- FC Rustavi
- FC Shukura Kobuleti
- FC Telavi
- FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
He has had multiple stints with some of these clubs, notably returning to FC Samtredia in later stages of his career. His long tenure in Georgian professional football highlights his consistency and reliability as a defender.
International Career
Kakubava represented Georgia at various youth international levels, including the Georgia U19 and Georgia U21 national teams. He earned one cap for the senior Georgia national football team in 2011.Honours
- Georgian Cup: 2009 (with FC Dinamo Tbilisi)
- Erovnuli Liga: 2010–11 (with FC Zestafoni)