Revaz Chelebadze (Georgian: რევაზ ჩელებაძე; born 2 October 1955) is a Georgian retired footballer who played as a striker. He was nicknamed Chele (an allusion to Pelé), for his brilliant technical play and ability to score goals. The stadium in his hometown of Kobuleti is named Chele Arena.

Revaz Chelebadze
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-10-02) 2 October 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Kobuleti, Soviet Union (now Georgia)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1982 Dinamo Tbilisi 122 (41)
1982 Guria Lanchkhuti 11 (6)
1983–1985 Dinamo Batumi 78 (53)
1985–1987 Dinamo Tbilisi 37 (11)
International career
1977–1980 Soviet Union 7 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Olympic medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
Men's Football
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Moscow Team Competition

International career

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Chelebadze made his debut for USSR on 7 September 1977 in a friendly against Poland.

Honours

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