Denis Popović

Denis Popović (born 15 October 1989) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays for Celje. Primarily a central midfielder, he can also play as a right winger.

FC Zürich
On 2 July 2019, Popović signed a three-year contract with Swiss club FC Zürich. He made twelve appearances for the club in all competitions during the 2019–20 season, before terminating his contract on 29 January 2020.

Krylia Sovetov Samara
On 2 February 2020, he returned to Russia and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Krylia Sovetov Samara. He left Krylia Sovetov on 20 August 2020.

Qingdao Huanghai
On 30 August 2020, Popović joined Chinese Super League side Qingdao Huanghai.

Anorthosis Famagusta
On 19 July 2021, Popović signed with Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta on a two-year contract until 2023. His contract with Anorthosis was terminated by mutual consent on 26 August 2022.

International career
Popović made his debut for Slovenia on 7 June 2019 in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Austria, coming in as a 63rd-minute substitute.

Honours
Orenburg
 * Russian Football National League: 2017–18

Celje
 * Slovenian PrvaLiga: 2023–24