Denis Kulikov

Denis Kulikov 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.