In the summer of 2012, Malikov left Neftchi Baku for TFF First League side Denizlispor.

On 2 July 2013, Malikov returned to the Azerbaijan Premier League to sign a one-year contract with Gabala.

On 31 August 2013, in Gabala's 2–0 victory over Khazar Lankaran, Malikov broke his leg and was ruled out for 4–5 months.

[3] Malikov made his return from injury on 19 March 2014 in the Azerbaijan Cup.

[6] On 24 August 2020, Malikov signed a contract with Keşla FK until the end of the 2020–21 season.