He then joined Spartak Moscow, of which he ultimately became Captain. He was a key figure in its 2016-17 victory in the Russian Premier League, assisting and scoring a number of crucial goals. On 19 June 2019, Glushakov was released from his Spartak contract by mutual consent. This was after a controversy, during which fans accused him of supporting the removal of manager Massimo Carrera, who was the first Spartak manager to win the Russian Premier League in over a decade.[3]
On 29 June 2019, Glushakov signed a one-year contract, with the option of a second, with Akhmat Grozny.[4] On 4 August 2020, Glushakov announced that he left Akhmat.[5]
On 1 October 2020, he signed with Khimki.[6] On 8 July 2021, he extended his contract the end of the 2023–24 season, and he remained a key figure in the squad[7] On 10 January 2023, Glushakov's contract with Khimki was terminated by mutual consent.[8]
On 10 February 2023, Glushakov signed with Russian Premier League club Pari NN until the end of the season, with an option to extend.[9] He left Pari at the end of the season.[10]
On 26 February 2024, Glushakov signed for Armenian Premier League club Urartu.[13] On 26 May 2024, Urartu announced that Glushakov had left the club at the end of his contract.[14]
International
In March 2011, he was for the first time called up to the Russia national football team.[15] He made his national team debut on 29 March 2011 in a friendly against Qatar. On 11 October 2011 he scored his first goal for Russia in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra.
He was confirmed for the finalized UEFA Euro 2012 squad on 25 May 2012.[16] He was left on the bench in the first two games, before starting the third group game against Greece as Russia was eliminated at group stage.
On 2 June 2014, he was included in the Russia's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.[17] He started all 3 games that Russia played at the tournament.
On 15 June 2016, Glushakov scored with a header in a 2–1 defeat against Slovakia at Euro 2016.[18] He appeared as a substitute in the first two group games before starting against Wales.
On 11 May 2018, he was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad as a back-up.[19] He was not included in the finalized World Cup squad.[20]
Personal life
His uncle Valeri Glushakov was a professional footballer as well.