Denis Zakaria

SUI

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Denis Zakaria

SUI

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Club

Monaco

League

Ligue 1

Position

Role

Creative Playmaker

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

73.7

121/974

Impact score

7.2

209/974

Midfielder rank

48th

48/269

All rank

142nd

142/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

44th/356 MID

72.7

Passing

91st/352 MID

72.2

Fifty Fifty Duel

57th/294 MID

74.3

Shooting

21st/210 MID

70.3

Tackling

33rd/334 MID

82.5

Ball Carrying

240th/255 MID

52.5

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

395

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir

News

Jul 12, 2026

Records chance created

Zakaria had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Argentina.

Analysis: Zakaria started at right-back once again as the Swiss tried to stop Lionel Messi and Argentina, with the midfielder playing defender, earning one tackle won, two interceptions and two clearances. He would also add a shot and a chance created in the attack, although he ended the World Cup without a goal contribution. However, he would be heavily subdued due to his defensive role, with his best contributions being five clearances, eight tackles and nine interceptions.

Jul 7, 2026

Defensive effort in round of 16

Zakaria recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout win versus Colombia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.

Analysis: Zakaria was deployed at right-back for the third time in the 2026 World Cup, with his most relevant stats coming from defensive contributions during the knockout victory. Having yet to score or assist, the versatile player has operated as an occasional source of crosses, tackles and interceptions. He could be expected to remain busy in future rounds, mainly if Luca Jaquez (undisclosed) remains out.