Denis Glushakov

sed 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 remains a key figure in the squad

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.