Footballer of Armenian descent Irakli Yegoian has been named the best player of the season at Dutch club Vitesse. Despite a highly unsuccessful campaign — the team finished last in the Dutch Second Division — the 21-year-old midfielder stood out as one of the few consistent leaders of the squad.
Vitesse found itself in a dire financial situation: the club was docked 27 points, which automatically sent it to the bottom of the table. However, according to the rules, the Dutch Second Division is a closed league, meaning there is no relegation or promotion based on sporting merit. As a result, the team will remain in the division next season.
Yegoian played 36 matches, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists — an impressive return for a central midfielder.
This summer, Irakli will represent Georgia at the UEFA U21 European Championship. According to various sources, he has received multiple offers to join the Armenian national team but has so far declined, focusing on his role in Georgia’s youth setup. It is expected that he will make a final decision regarding his senior international career after the tournament.
Irakli Yegoian was born in Tbilisi to an Armenian family and is considered one of the most promising young footballers in the region, with a future in international football that draws significant attention.