Denis Zakaria
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Match-by-match stats
Denis Zakaria 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Denis Zakaria has appeared in 24 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,034 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 24 | 2,034 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 6.87 |
 Champions League | 6 | 507 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.75 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 270 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7.35 |
| Total | 33 | 2,811 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 56 | 6.89 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.13 | 67 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.80 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 32 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.18 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.40 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.27 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 81 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.22 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 52 |
Denis Zakaria has taken 18 shots with 3 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Denis Zakaria has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 407 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1111 | 49.20 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 1036 | 45.80 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 0.93 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 123 | 5.44 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 95 | 4.20 | 32 |
Denis Zakaria has completed 1036 of 1111 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.44 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 0.75 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 68 | 3.01 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 0.66 | 22 |
| Touches | 1412 | 62.50 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 131 | 5.80 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.58 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.35 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.53 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 0.80 | 57 |
Denis Zakaria completes 10 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 68 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.68 | 50 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.11 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 40 | 1.77 | 91 |
| Clearances | 64 | 2.83 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 101 | 4.47 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 9 | 0.40 | 74 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.09 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Denis Zakaria makes 38 tackles and 40 interceptions , adding 64 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.19 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.13 | 36 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 86 |
| Fouls per card | 6.75 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 1.55 | 28 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Denis Zakaria has committed 27 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 6.8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly center back (11 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Denis Zakaria previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.02 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 2,147 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 45 | 7.26 |
| Champions League | 7 | 615 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.98 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 7 | 583 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 7.39 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 25 | 2,142 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 7.27 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 7 | 413 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.54 |
 Serie A | 2 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.14 |
| Champions League | 2 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.08 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.04 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 16 | 1,394 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 7.02 |
| Serie A | 9 | 596 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6.81 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 422 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.04 |
About Denis Zakaria
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Denis Zakaria has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 24 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2034 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Denis Zakaria has attempted 18 shots with 3 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Denis Zakaria has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (59% success rate). Denis Zakaria has contributed 6 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Denis Zakaria has registered 38 tackles (25 won), 40 interceptions, and 64 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1036 from 1111 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Denis Zakaria has won 68 of 137 total duels.
Discipline
Denis Zakaria has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 8.
About Denis Zakaria
Denis Zakaria is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Monaco in the Ligue 1, representing Switzerland. Denis Zakaria is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 20 November 1996.
Most recent appearance
Denis Zakaria's most recent match was away at Argentina on December 9th. Monaco lost 3-1. Denis Zakaria played 96 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
Teammates at Monaco
Denis Zakaria currently plays alongside Philipp Köhn, Maghnes Akliouche, Yann Lienard, Folarin Balogun, Nazinho, Aleksandr Golovin, Lukas Hradecky, Mathys Detourbet, Takumi Minamino, Vanderson, Mohammed Salisu, Mika Biereth, Paris Brunner, Mamadou Coulibaly, Thilo Kehrer, Christian Mawissa, J. Teze, Ansu Fati, Paul Pogba, Aladji Bamba, Stanis Idumbo, Lucas Michal, Eric Dier, Sadibou Sané, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria and Edan Diop at Monaco.