Denis Glushakov is a former Russian international footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
He began his professional career at FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he played from 2005 to 2013.
Glushakov became captain of Spartak Moscow, leading them to victory in the Russian Premier League in the 2016-17 season.
Biography
Early Life
Denis Borisovich Glushakov is a former Russian international footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder, playing both defensively and box-to-box. Born into a family with a footballing background, his uncle Valeri Glushakov was also a professional footballer, which likely influenced Denis's early passion for the sport.
Career
Glushakov's professional career began in 2005 with FC Lokomotiv Moscow, where he played until 2013. He then transferred to Spartak Moscow, where he became a pivotal player and eventually the team captain. His leadership helped Spartak secure the Russian Premier League title in the 2016-17 season, marking a significant achievement in his career. However, his time at Spartak was marred by controversy, leading to his release in June 2019 after fans accused him of undermining the manager.
Following his departure from Spartak, Glushakov signed with FC Akhmat Grozny, and later played for FC Khimki, where he extended his contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. In 2023, he joined FC Nizhny Novgorod and subsequently FC Spartak Kostroma. His career continued with a move to the Armenian Premier League club Urartu in 2024, showcasing his enduring presence in professional football.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Glushakov earned recognition for his contributions on the field, including being named one of the top players in the Russian league in the 2013/14 season. His honors with Spartak Moscow include the Russian Premier League title and the Russian Super Cup, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in Russian football.
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Career & Clubs
Club
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…
Club
As of match played 28 August 2024
International
As of match played 19 November 2018
International goals
- Club
- Spartak Moscow (2013–2019)
- Club
- FC Nika Moscow (2005–2005)
- Club
- FC Lokomotiv Moscow (2005–2013)
- Club
- FC SKA Rostov-on-Don (2006–2006)
- Club
- FC Zvezda Irkutsk (2007–2007)
- Club
- Russia national under-21 football team (2008–2008)
- Club
- Russia men's national football team (2011–2018)
- Club
- FC Akhmat Grozny (2019–2020)
- Club
- FC Khimki (2020–2022)
- Club
- FC Nizhny Novgorod (2023–2023)
- Club
- FC Spartak Kostroma (2023–)
- National team
- Russia
Personal
Legacy
Club
Spartak Moscow Russian Premier League: 2016-17 Russian Super Cup: 2017 Match Premier Cup: 2019
Individual
List of 33 top players of the Russian league: 2013/14.
Clubs
- FC Spartak Kostroma2023current
- FC Lokomotiv Moscow2005–2013
- FC Nika Moscow2005–2005
- FC SKA Rostov-on-Don2006–2006
- FC Zvezda Irkutsk2007–2007
- Russia national under-21 football team2008–2008
- Russia men's national football team2011–2018
- Spartak Moscow2013–2019
- FC Akhmat Grozny2019–2020
- FC Khimki2020–2022
- FC Nizhny Novgorod2023–2023
Played together with
Abdul Majeed WarisSpartak Moscow · 2013–2014
Adolphe TeikeuFC Akhmat Grozny · 2015–2015
Aiden McGeadySpartak Moscow · 2010–2014
Alan KasaevFC Lokomotiv Moscow · 2014
Alberto CostaSpartak Moscow · 2013–2015
Alberto ZapaterFC Lokomotiv Moscow · 2011–2015
Aleksandr BorodyukFC Lokomotiv Moscow · 1997–1999
Aleksandr FilimonovSpartak Moscow · 1996–2001
Aleksandr KokorinSpartak Moscow · 2020–2021
Aleksandr MostovoiSpartak Moscow · 1987–1992
Aleksandr SamedovFC Lokomotiv Moscow · 2005–2008- Aleksandr SamedovFC Lokomotiv Moscow · 2012–2016
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Denis Borisovich Glushakov is a Russian former international footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and box-to-box midfielder.
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