Denis Kulikov (; born ) is an Israeli footballer who plays as a center-back for Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Netanya and the Israel national under-21 team.
Early life Kulikov was born and raised in Ariel, Israel.
Club career Early career Kulikov started his career in Ironi Ariel's youth team. Later moved to Maccabi Petah Tikva, Beitar Tubruk and age of 17 to Maccabi Netanya.
Maccabi Netanya On 15 May 2023, Season 2022–23, he made his debut in a 5–1 loss to Maccabi Haifa at Netanya Stadium.
On 15 August 2024 loaned to Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
International career On 3 September 2023, Kulikov was called up to the Israel national under-21 team, ahead of its 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification three away matches. He then made his debut with the Israeli U21 squad on 17 November 2023, in a 2–1 away loss to Poland U21.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMaccabi Netanya2022–23Israeli Premier League200000–00202023–24600010–00702025–26000010–0000Total800010000090Maccabi Netanya2024–25Israeli Premier League1811000–00191Total18110000000191Career total26110100000281
See also
List of Jewish footballers List of Jews in sports List of Israelis List of Israel international footballers
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