He made his debut in the Russian Premier League for Spartak Moscow in a game against Krylia Sovetov Samara on 10 May 2013.

[1] On 17 June 2022, Krotov signed a two-year contract with Pari Nizhny Novgorod.

[2] On 13 September 2023, Krotov was loaned to Alania Vladikavkaz until the winter break of the season.

[3] Krotov left Pari NN by mutual consent on 1 February 2024.

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