Jorge Karseladze (; born 18 March 2005), sometimes known as just Karse, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors. Born in Portugal, he is a youth international for Georgia.
Professional career A youth product of Rio Ave since 2013, Karseladze made his senior and professional debut with Rio Ave as a late substitute in a 3–1 Primeira Liga loss to Paços de Ferreira on 21 May 2023. On 19 July 2023, he signed a professional contract with Rio Ave until 2027. Karse progressed through the club’s youth ranks before making three appearances in the Portuguese top flight. He was loaned to Liga 3 outfit Académica de Coimbra for the 2025–26 Liga 3 season, where he featured eight times.
He was announced as a new signing for Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors ahead of the 2026–27 season, joining on a 2-year contract.
International career Born in Portugal, Karseladze is of Georgian descent and holds dual-citizenship. He was called up to the Georgia U19s for a set of friendlies in May 2023, making 2 appearances. He made four appearances in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers between September and November 2025.
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