Denis Popov (footballer, born 2002)


Denis Vladimirovich Popov is a Russian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Rostov.

Club career

He made his debut in the Russian Premier League for FC Rostov on 19 June 2020 in a game against PFC Sochi. FC Rostov were forced to field their Under-18 squad in that game as their main squad was quarantined after 6 players tested positive for COVID-19. Despite allowing ten goals in a 10–1 away defeat, he was selected Player of the Match, as he made 15 saves including a saved penalty kick.