Denis Zakaria 81 OVR - FC 26

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CDM CM Switzerland Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Lengthy 190 cm 81 kg 29 yrs
Denis Zakaria
81
CDM
Precision Header
Anticipate
Intercept
CM
R 3★3
Zakaria
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 67 74 77 80 85
Switzerland Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco
87 CARD 85 CARD 81 RARE
80 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
72
Sprint Speed
86
67 Shooting
Finishing
64
Positioning
65
Long Shots
69
Shot Power
80
Penalties
48
FK Accuracy
46
Volleys
46
74 Passing
Vision
74
Short Pass
82
Long Pass
79
Curve
63
Crossing
68
FK Accuracy
46
77 Dribbling
Ball Control
80
Dribbling
78
Composure [simulator]
82
Balance
61
Agility
67
Reactions
80
80 Defending
Def. Awareness
81
Interceptions
79
Stand Tackle
82
Slide Tackle
78
Heading
78
85 Physical
Strength [simulator]
87
Jumping
89
Aggression
87
Stamina [simulator]
80

Player Info

Full NameDenis Zakaria
Overall 81
Position CDM CM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATELengthy
Height190 cm
Weight81 kg
Age29
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.6
Nation Switzerland
League Ligue 1 McDonald's
Club AS Monaco
Card ID229261
Base ID229261

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

CDM Roles
Holding+ Deep-Lying Playmaker+ Box Crasher+
CM Roles
Box-To-Box+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Denis Zakaria

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Blaise Matuidi
      83
      CM
      Jockey
      Pinged Pass
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      CDM
      L 3★3
      Matuidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 73 80 80 85 87
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's HERO

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      N'Golo Kanté
      83
      CDM
      Intercept
      Press Proven
      Relentless
      CM
      R 2★3
      Kanté
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 65 73 80 85 79
      France ROSHN Saudi League Al Ittihad

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      George Dobson
      82
      CM
      Inventive
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Dobson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 72 82 80 81 90
      England EFL Championship Wrexham AFC

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Nicolas Seiwald
      82
      CB
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      Block
      Slide Tackle
      CDM CM
      R 3★3
      Seiwald
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 70 82 82 82 85
      Austria Bundesliga RB Leipzig

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Kaishū Sano
      81
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      Intercept
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Sano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 56 75 82 84 81
      Japan Bundesliga 1. FSV Mainz 05

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Louis Reed
      83
      CM
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Intercept
      CB CDM
      R 3★4
      Reed
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 74 83 82 81 86
      England EFL League One Mansfield Town

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Denis Zakaria

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Ansu Fati
      80
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Precision Header
      Quick Step
      LM LW
      R 4★4
      Fati
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 81 80 84 37 60
      Spain Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Fernandez-Pardo
      85
      ST
      Quick Step
      Chip Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Pinged Pass
      RM LM LW
      R 4★4
      Fernandez-Pardo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 86 82 88 51 72
      Spain Ligue 1 McDonald's LOSC

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Amine Gouiri
      84
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Game Changer
      Pinged Pass
      CAM
      R 4★3
      Gouiri
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 87 82 85 50 77
      Algeria Ligue 1 McDonald's OM

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Maghnes Akliouche
      85
      CAM
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Inventive
      Technical
      RM RW
      L 4★3
      Akliouche
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 77 85 88 52 70
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Vini Jr.
      85
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Quick Step
      Chip Shot
      Game Changer
      LM LW
      R 5★4
      Jr.
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 86 84 93 32 72
      Brazil LALIGA EA SPORTS Real Madrid

      Vertical runner for final-third combinations + Converts through-ball and cutback supply

      Désiré Doué
      85
      RW
      Technical
      Game Changer
      Inventive
      First Touch
      RM CM CAM
      R 5★4
      Doué
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 82 80 91 57 77
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-3-3

      Single-pivot structure lets him screen, recycle possession, and protect transitions.
      4-2-3-1

      Double-pivot spacing reduces overload stress and improves first-pass options.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Strong for central control when he is the balance player underneath two advanced interiors.

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