Who should replace Denis Zakaria?
CM/CDMAS 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, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Zakaria effectively include Melle Meulensteen from Go Ahead Eagles, with a fit score of 79/100, and Mauricio Benitez from Royal Antwerp FC, who has a fit score of 78/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | 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 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
* 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 best replacement for Denis Zakaria?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mauricio Benitez (Royal Antwerp FC) does the closest job to Denis Zakaria, at 90/100 on profile. Eric Martel and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denis Zakaria?
Yes — Nikolas Sattlberger (KRC Genk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 77/100 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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