Cheaper alternatives to Denis Zakaria
CM/CDM/CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Zakaria's profile ↗
Denis Zakaria is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AS Monaco in Ligue 1, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Zakaria, players such as Noah Naujoks and Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior, both valued at €1m and €2m respectively, offer a similar role with a fit score of 84/100. Additionally, Dirk Wanner Proper and Tygo Land from NEC Nijmegen and FC Groningen, also valued at €1m and €2m, provide further budget options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 84 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Zakaria
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Denis Zakaria?
Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 84/100 match to Denis Zakaria.
Who is the best-value alternative to Denis Zakaria?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.4m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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