Denis Makarov

Denis Yevgenyevich Makarov (; born 18 February 1998) is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a right midfielder for Krylia Sovetov Samara.

Club career He made his debut in the Russian Professional Football League for Orenburg-2 on 27 July 2017 in a game against Chelyabinsk.

He made his Russian Football National League debut for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on 7 July 2019 in a game against Mordovia Saransk. He made his Russian Premier League debut for Rubin on 1 March 2020 in a game against Tambov. He substituted Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 89th minute. He scored his first RPL goal on 5 July 2020 in a 1–0 victory over FC Orenburg.

On 6 August 2021, he signed a five-year contract with Dynamo Moscow. He was voted player of the month by Dynamo fans for December 2021.

On 27 January 2026, Makarov moved to Kayserispor in Turkey.

On 1 July 2026, Makarov signed a one-season contract with Krylia Sovetov Samara.

International career He represented Russia at the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where they were eliminated at group stage. Makarov was included in the Squad of the Tournament.

On 11 May 2021, he was included in the preliminary extended 30-man Russia squad for UEFA Euro 2020. That was the first time he was called up to the senior national team. On 2 June 2021, he was included in the final squad. He did not appear in any games as Russia was eliminated at group stage.

Career statistics Club

Honours Individual

UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2021 Russian Professional Football League Zone Ural-Privolzhye best young player (2018–19). Russian Premier League Goal of the Season: 2020–21 (Rubin 2–1 Zenit, 8 March 2021) Russian Premier League Goal of the Month: September 2022 (Dynamo 2–1 Ural, 3 September 2022)