Players like Denis Zakaria
CM/CDM/CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Zakaria's profile ↗
The players most similar to Denis Zakaria are James Ward-Prowse, Jan Schöppner, Donny van de Beek. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 82/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar 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 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | €30m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 79 | 81 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 89 | 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
Who is the best replacement for Denis Zakaria?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Denis Zakaria, with a 82/100 overall match. Jan Schöppner and Donny van de Beek are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Denis Zakaria?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Denis Zakaria?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Denis Zakaria's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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