Cheaper alternatives to Denis Zakaria
CM/CDM/CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Zakaria's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Denis Zakaria are James Ward-Prowse, Jan Schöppner, Donny van de Beek. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) rates 82/100 as a match at about €4.5m, below Denis Zakaria's ~€26m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Denis Zakaria
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 81 | 81 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 79 | 81 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 81 | 81 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Zakaria
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Denis Zakaria?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Denis Zakaria.
Who is the best-value alternative to Denis Zakaria?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Denis Zakaria?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Denis Zakaria's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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