Denis Zakaria

SUI

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Denis Zakaria

SUI

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Club

Monaco

League

Ligue 1

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Box-to-Box

Birthdate (Age)

Nov 20, 1996 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

168 lb

National Team

Switzerland

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

72.8

123/974

Impact score

6.9

216/974

Midfielder rank

49th

49/261

All rank

154th

154/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

44th/356 MID

72.8

Shooting

28th/210 MID

68.9

Passing

90th/352 MID

71.7

On Ball Attacking

34th/313 MID

70.6

Duel

37th/338 MID

Ball Control

279th/352 MID

61.4

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

395

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Stade de La Pincenardière

News

Oct 15, 2026

Recovers from hamstring scare

Zakaria (hamstring) is available for Thursday's European fixture in Sofia after recovering from the discomfort that forced him off against Toulouse, according to coach Filipe Luis, per La Diagonale. "Denis is fit. He felt some discomfort against Toulouse, but he feels good. He traveled with us and is ready to play. According to the doctor, he is fully available and fit to play."

Analysis: Zakaria has recovered from the hamstring discomfort that prompted his precautionary substitution after 51 minutes against Toulouse on Saturday. The Monaco captain had already downplayed the severity of the issue earlier this week, and his inclusion in the traveling squad confirms that he remains available for selection. Zakaria has also dealt with groin and adductor discomfort recently, meaning Monaco could still manage his workload to avoid another setback. His return to full availability provides manager Filipe Luis with an important midfield option, with Zakaria remaining a strong candidate to retain his starting role.

Oct 11, 2026

Fit after precautionary substitution

Zakaria said his substitution in Saturday's match against Toulouse was precautionary and that there is "nothing serious," according to LigASM. The Monaco midfielder had been seen with an ice pack on his thigh after leaving the match.

Analysis: Zakaria should remain available for subsequent games, aiming to see more playing time than the 51 minutes he recorded Saturday. This is an encouraging update for Monaco after Zakaria recently managed groin and adductor discomfort. His comments suggest the latest issue may not threaten his availability, so he may continue to be selected over Safouane Benzahra, racking up passes and defensive stats in most fixtures.