Denis Polyakov is a Belarusian professional footballer playing as a central defender in the Cypriot club ΑΠΟEΛ. Previously, the footballer played for Shakhtar Soligorsk and BATE. Since 2010, represents the national team of Belarus at international matches. His height is 184 centimeters, weight - 74 kg. The current transfer value of D. Polyakov is 1.5 million euros (according to Transfermarket).
Known for its speed, strength and technical skills. Masterfully performs tackles, has a good instinct in choosing a position, is fluent in the art of pass. Often connected to attacks, performing useful actions.
Biography
Denis Polyakov was born on April 17, 1991 in Minsk (Belarus). From early childhood, he began to show great interest in football. He is a pupil of the Shakhtar Soligorsk club, in whose double he played in 2007. He made his debut in the adult championship in 2009. As part of the Pitmen, Denis played until 2011, spent 55 matches in the championship. Twice became the silver medalist of the national Major League (in 2010 and 2011), is a finalist of the 2011 Commonwealth Champions Cup.
Career at BATE
On December 10, 2011, Denis Polyakov transferred to BATE for $ 600, 000. In the new team, the footballer quickly adapted and began to appear regularly at the base. As part of the "yellow-blue" became the six-time champion of Belarus, four-time winner of the Super Cup of Belarus and the owner of the Belorussian Cup. In total, he played 134 matches for the club and scored six goals. In 2018, the football player left the club. The "Yellow and Blue" thanked Denis for his faithful and high-quality six-year service and wished them great victories in their future careers.
Transition to APOEL
In January 2018, Belarusian defender Denis Polyakov signed a 2-year contract with APOEL. The cost of the transfer transaction was not officially disclosed.
Club ΑΠΟЭΛ is the most famous football club in Cyprus with a 90-year history, being the 26-time champion of the country. Denis Polyakov has already made his debut in SITA LIGA in the match against Alka, where he came on as a substitute and immediately scored an assist.
