Nikita Baranov (born 19 August 1992) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Meistriliiga club Paide Linnameeskond and the Estonia national team.

He made his Flora – and Meistriliiga – debut on 14 August 2010, in a 5–0 home victory over Lootus.

[1][2] On 15 February 2017, Baranov signed a two-year contract with Eliteserien club Kristiansund.

[6] Baranov joined Armenian club FC Alashkert in August 2019 with a one-year deal.

Baranov made his senior international debut for Estonia on 11 November 2015, in a 3–0 home victory over Georgia in a friendly.