Jaba Kankava

• Full name: Jaba Kankava
• Date of birth: 15 February 1986
• Place of birth: Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union (now Georgia)
• Nationality: Georgian
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Dinamo Tbilisi — began his senior career with Dinamo Tbilisi, appearing for youth and first teams in Georgia.
• Dynamo Kyiv / Dynamo-2 Kyiv — moved to Ukraine early in his career and spent time in the Dynamo Kyiv system.
• Alania Vladikavkaz — had a spell in Russia on loan.
• Tavriya Simferopol — played in the Ukrainian Premier League.
• Rostov — featured in the Russian league.
• FC Sevastopol — played in Ukraine prior to moving elsewhere.
• Genoa CFC — transferred to Italy and made appearances in Serie A.
• FC Terek/Akhmat Grozny — continued career in the Russian Premier League.
• FC Reims (loan) — brief loan spell in France.
• Later career — returned to clubs in Georgia and played in various leagues; career included both domestic and international club experience.

International career

• Long-serving member and captain of the Georgia national team (Georgia). Accumulated over 100 caps for his country.
• Known for leadership, work rate, tackling, and reliability in midfield in international fixtures.
• Represented Georgia across UEFA qualifying campaigns and international friendlies.

Notable facts

• Respected leader and captain for Georgia, often praised for professionalism and commitment.
• Versatile midfielder capable of shielding the defense and contributing to transitional play.
• Reached the 100-cap milestone for Georgia, placing him among the country's most capped players.

Current status

As of the most recent updates, Jaba Kankava has been active in professional football and had served as captain of the Georgia national team. For the latest club and retirement status, checking current club announcements or recent match reports is recommended, as transfers and status can change season to season.