Denis Glushakov

Denis Borisovich Glushakov (Russian: Дени́с Бори́сович Глушако́в; born 27 January 1987) is a Russian former international footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and box-to-box midfielder.

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Glushakov with Khimki in 2020
Denis Borisovich Glushakov
(1987-01-27) 27 January 1987
Millerovo, Russian SFSR
1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Defensive midfielder
CSKA Moscow
Nika Moscow
TeamApps(Gls)
Nika Moscow13(0)
Lokomotiv Moscow142(20)
→ SKA Rostov-on-Don (loan)16(6)
→ Zvezda Irkutsk (loan)34(8)
Spartak Moscow147(22)
Akhmat Grozny24(4)
Khimki56(13)
Pari NN7(1)
Spartak Kostroma7(0)
Urartu10(0)
Khimki5(0)
SKA Rostov
Russia U213(0)
Russia57(5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Denis Borisovich Glushakov (Russian: Дени́с Бори́сович Глушако́в; born 27 January 1987) is a Russian former international footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and box-to-box midfielder.

From 2005 to 2013, Glushakov played for Lokomotiv Moscow.

He then joined Spartak Moscow, of which he ultimately became Captain. He was a key figure in its 2016-17 victory in the Russian Premier League, assisting and scoring a number of crucial goals. On 19 June 2019, Glushakov was released from his Spartak contract by mutual consent. This was after a controversy, during which fans accused him of supporting the removal of manager Massimo Carrera, who was the first Spartak manager to win the Russian Premier League in over a decade.

On 29 June 2019, Glushakov signed a one-year contract, with the option of a second, with Akhmat Grozny. On 4 August 2020, Glushakov announced that he left Akhmat.

On 1 October 2020, he signed with Khimki. On 8 July 2021, he extended his contract the end of the 2023–24 season, and he remained a key figure in the squad On 10 January 2023, Glushakov's contract with Khimki was terminated by mutual consent.

On 10 February 2023, Glushakov signed with Russian Premier League club Pari NN until the end of the season, with an option to extend. He left Pari at the end of the season.

On 20 September 2023, Glushakov joined Spartak Kostroma in the third-tier Russian Second League. He left Spartak Kostroma by mutual consent on 30 January 2024.

On 26 February 2024, Glushakov signed for Armenian Premier League club Urartu. On 26 May 2024, Urartu announced that Glushakov had left the club at the end of his contract.

On 27 June 2024, Glushakov returned to Khimki. Glushakov left Khimki on 1 February 2025.

Glushakov announced his retirement from playing in September 2025.

Glushakov with the Russia national football team in 2011

In March 2011, he was for the first time called up to the Russia national football team. He made his national team debut on 29 March 2011 in a friendly against Qatar. On 11 October 2011 he scored his first goal for Russia in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra.

He was confirmed for the finalized UEFA Euro 2012 squad on 25 May 2012. He was left on the bench in the first two games, before starting the third group game against Greece as Russia was eliminated at group stage.

On 2 June 2014, he was included in the Russia's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. He started all 3 games that Russia played at the tournament.

On 15 June 2016, Glushakov scored with a header in a 2–1 defeat against Slovakia at Euro 2016. He appeared as a substitute in the first two group games before starting against Wales.

On 11 May 2018, he was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad as a back-up. He was not included in the finalized World Cup squad.

His uncle Valeri Glushakov was a professional footballer as well.

As of match played 28 August 2024

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As of match played 19 November 2018

Russia national team
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201290
201382
2014110
201550
201682
201780
201810
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
11 October 2011Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia6Andorra5–06–0UEFA Euro 2012 qualification
10 September 2013Petrovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia20Israel3–03–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
11 October 2013Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg21Luxembourg3–04–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification
26 March 2016Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow, Russia41Lithuania3–03–0Friendly
15 June 2016Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France45Slovakia1–21–2UEFA Euro 2016

Spartak Moscow

  • Russian Premier League: 2016-17

  • Russian Super Cup: 2017

  • Match Premier Cup: 2019

  • List of 33 top players of the Russian league: 2013/14.

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  • Denis Glushakov at Soccerway