Sophie Khelashvili

Photo by: Jack Walsh, BGSU Athletics

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-2
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Upper Arlington
Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
Prev School:
Ohio Premier

Bowling Green

2026 | Freshman

Joined the Falcons in time for the Spring 2026 semester

Upper Arlington High School

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Earned four letters at Upper Arlington H.S., graduating in December of 2025
Graduated in three and a half years to enroll at BGSU in January of 2026
Played for coaches Jared Dombrowski and Andrew Kessinger
A two-time All-Ohio First-Team selection
Finished her career with 158 points, including a school-record 60 assists
Helped the Golden Bears to the Ohio Division I title in 2025, converting a penalty kick in a 1-0 win in the state championship game
The team went 19-1-2 in ‘25, also winning the league (Ohio Capital Conference) championship
A two-time OCC Central District First-Team selection, and was the conference’s Player of the Year as a senior
Was team captain as a senior
As a junior, had a school-record 22 assists
Also owns the school record for points in a season, with 56

Personal

Born in Gainesville, Fla.
Daughter of Levan Khelashvili and Ekaterina Todadze
Currently undecided upon a major at BGSU
Has an older sister, Maya Khelashvili
Played club soccer for Ohio Premier
Has international experience, having played with the Georgia National Team at the U17 and U19 levels as well as with the first team
Favorite athlete is Ronaldo

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BGSU?
“I chose to attend BGSU to play soccer because the university offers a strong athletic program combined with excellent academic opportunities. The supportive coaching staff and competitive team environment made it the perfect place for me to grow both as a player and a student. Additionally, the campus community and facilities at BGSU create an ideal setting to pursue my passion for soccer while achieving my educational goals.”