 Prior to joining FC Kairat in January 2015, Plotnikov played for FC Taraz, FC Kairat, FC Alma-Ata, FC Atyrau and FC Zhetysu.On 24 November 2017, Kairat announced that Plotnikov had extended his contract with the club until the end of 2020.On 11 February 2020, FC Ordabasy announced the signing of Plotnikov from FC Kairat.