Who should replace 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. The best replacements for Zakaria include Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Manu Morlanes from Mallorca, also with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer similar tactical attributes, making them strong alternatives for those searching for players who can replace Zakaria.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €30m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Zakaria
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 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: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denis Zakaria?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Denis Zakaria, at 92/100 on profile. Mauricio Benitez and Manu Morlanes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denis Zakaria?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Denis Zakaria?
Doppel learns Denis Zakaria's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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