Age, Biography and Wiki
Jaba Kankava was born on 18 March, 1986 in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union, is a Georgian footballer. Discover Jaba Kankava's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
| Popular As |
Jaba Kankava |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
18 March 1986 |
| Birthday |
18 March |
| Birthplace |
Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality |
Georgia
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 37 years old group.
Jaba Kankava Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Jaba Kankava height is 1.75 m and Weight 165 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75 m |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jaba Kankava Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jaba Kankava worth at the age of 37 years old? Jaba Kankava’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Georgia. We have estimated Jaba Kankava's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Jaba Kankava Social Network
Timeline
Jaba Kankava (ჯაბა კანკავა, ; born 18 March 1986) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Slovan Bratislava.
He has previously played for Reims, Dinamo Tbilisi, Alania Vladikavkaz, Arsenal Kyiv, and Dnipro.
In 2004, Jaba Kankava started his football career with Dinamo Tbilisi, where Gia Geguchadze was just appointed as head coach.
Geguchadze started to create a new club with youngsters and Kankava became a main member of them.
In his first year, Kankava won the Georgian Cup, and played in the UEFA Europa League scoring the winning goal against Slavia Prague and contributing to the qualification for the group stages.
On 8 September 2004, Kankava made his debut for Georgia against Albania in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification.
After one season at Dinamo, Kankava moved to Alania Vladikavkaz, where he played 12 matches, before signing a contract with Arsenal Kyiv in 2005.
At Arsenal Kyiv, he played 24 matches and scored 4 goals.
In 2007, Kankava agreed to sign a three-year contract with league rival Dnipro.
Newly arrived Kankava was among the starting squad from the first games but received a red card against Dynamo Kyiv because of a tough tackle and missed several games and was among the bench players.
Later on, he managed score a goal against Croatia in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, and against Germany in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying.
On January 27 2022, Kankava announced his retirement from international football after appearing in 100 matches, captaining Georgia 62 times.
He won the silver medals of the Ukrainian league in 2014.
The next season Kankava played in a dramatic Europa League final against Sevilla, which was his last appearance for the club.
In eight years at Dnipro, he played 91 matches and scored 4 goals.
On 30 March 2014, Kankava saved the life of FC Dynamo Kyiv captain, Oleh Husyev, after Husyev was briefly knocked unconscious in a collision and swallowed his tongue which blocked his airway.
Kankava reacted immediately by sticking his fingers in Husyev's mouth to dislodge his tongue and clear his airway.
On 12 April 2014 before Dnipro played Metalurh Zaporizhya at the Dnipro Arena, Kankava was awarded the Order of Merit for his actions in Dnipropetrovsk.
In 2015, Kankava joined Ligue 1 club Reims in a deal worth €1,5 million.
During his second season at this club Kankava was three times named the best player of month by popular vote and eventually recognized Player of the Season.
In July 2017, he agreed to the termination of his contract which ran until 2018.
On 22 November 2018, Kankava signed a new two-year contract with FC Tobol.
On 16 January 2021, Valenciennes announced the signing of Kankava on a contract until June 2021.
Аt the end of this season he joined Fortuna Liga side Slovan Bratislava.
