Players like Denis Zakaria
CM/CDMAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Zakaria's profile ↗
The players most similar to Denis Zakaria are Mauricio Benitez, Eric Martel, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Mauricio Benitez (Royal Antwerp FC) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iyad Mohamed scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Denis Zakaria is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing an impressive ability to contribute offensively with 6 goals and 4 assists this season. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and combines his defensive capabilities with notable goal-scoring potential. While his crossing and long ball accuracy leave room for improvement, his presence on the pitch is vital, despite a history of injuries that has limited his availability in recent seasons.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Denis Zakaria
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Zakaria
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Denis Zakaria?
Statistically, Mauricio Benitez (Royal Antwerp FC) is the closest look-alike to Denis Zakaria — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Denis Zakaria?
By Doppel's fit score, Mauricio Benitez (Royal Antwerp FC) is the closest profile to Denis Zakaria, with a 78/100 overall match. Eric Martel and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Denis Zakaria?
Yes. Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
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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