Who should replace Denis Zakaria?
CM/CDM/CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Zakaria's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Denis Zakaria, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ozan Kabak, Yannick Engelhardt, Hugo Larsson. Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Denis Zakaria
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | €30m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 21 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Zakaria
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · low reliability
≈ 100% Denis Zakaria · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denis Zakaria?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Denis Zakaria, at 91/100 on profile. Yannick Engelhardt and Hugo Larsson 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 81/100 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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