Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado was born on 20 November 1996 and is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Switzerland national team.
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Denis Zakaria joined Young Boys in June 2015 for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract.
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In June 2017, Denis Zakaria signed a five-year contract with Borussia Monchengladbach.
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Denis Zakaria was transferred as a replacement for Mahmoud Dahoud who left the club for Borussia Dortmund.
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Denis Zakaria scored a total of 11 goals in 125 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach.
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On 14 August 2023, Denis Zakaria moved to Ligue 1 club Monaco on a five-year contract.
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Denis Zakaria could have represented either Switzerland, South Sudan or Congo at a senior level due to being born in Switzerland and having a Congolese mother and a South Sudanese father.
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Denis Zakaria was part of the squad for the 2016 European Championships.
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Denis Zakaria was included in the 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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In May 2019, Denis Zakaria played in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, where his team finished fourth.
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Denis Zakaria was named in the 26-man Swiss squad for the UEFA Euro 2020.
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Denis Zakaria has been described as a midfield powerhouse due to his pace, strength, athleticism and aggressive playing style.
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Denis Zakaria is known for being a composed passer and for making surging forward runs from midfield.