Nikita Baranov

Nikita Baranov (born 19 August 1992) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Meistriliiga club Paide Linnameeskond and the Estonia national team.

Club career Early career Baranov began playing football with Puuma's youth teams. He then played for Ararat, Elva and Warrior.

Flora In 2010, Baranov signed for Flora. He made his Flora – and Meistriliiga – debut on 14 August 2010, in a 5–0 home victory over Lootus. He won his first Meistriliiga title in the 2011 season, and his second one in the 2015 season.

Kristiansund On 15 February 2017, Baranov signed a two-year contract with Eliteserien club Kristiansund.

Sogndal On 26 July 2018, Baranov signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with OBOS-ligaen club Sogndal.

Beroe Baranov joined Beroe in January 2019, but was released in early August 2019.

Alashkert Baranov joined Armenian club FC Alashkert in August 2019 with a one-year deal. On 27 July 2020, his contract was ended by mutual consent.

Karmiotissa On 20 August 2020 he signed Cypriot top-division club Karmiotissa and debuted a day later.

Hamrun Spartans In May 2021 he signed for Maltese champions Hamrun Spartans.

International career Baranov made his senior international debut for Estonia on 11 November 2015, in a 3–0 home victory over Georgia in a friendly.

Honours Club Pyunik Armenian Premier League: 2021–22

Flora Meistriliiga: 2011, 2015 Estonian Cup: 2012–13, 2015–16 Estonian Supercup: 2011, 2012, 2016