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Denis Zakaria

Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado (born 20 November 1996) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Juventus and the Switzerland national team.

Club Career

Servette

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, to a South Sudanese mother and Congolese father, Zakaria first began playing for local club Servette.

Young Boys

Zakaria joined Young Boys in June 2015 for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract. He made his Swiss Super League debut on 18 July 2015 against FC Zurich in 1–1 away draw replacing Alexander Gerndt after 79 minutes.

Borussia Monchengladbach

In June 2017, Zakaria signed a five-year contract with Borussia Monchengladbach. He was transferred as a replacement for Mahmoud Dahoud who left the club for Borussia Dortmund. The transfer fee paid to Young Boys for Zakaria was reported as €10 million. Zakaria scored a total of 11 goals in 125 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach.

Juventus

On 31 January 2022, with six months remaining on his contract, Zakaria moved to Serie A club Juventus on a four-and-a-half-year contract, in a deal worth €4.5 million. On 6 February, Zakaria scored on his debut in the 61st minute, helping his side beat Hellas Verona 2–0.

International Career

Zakaria played for various Swiss youth national teams. He could have represented either Switzerland, South Sudan or Congo at a senior level due to being born in Switzerland and having South Sudanese and Congolese parents.

Zakaria made his debut for the senior Switzerland national team in a friendly 2–1 loss to Belgium on 28 May 2016. He was part of the squad for the 2016 European Championships. Zakaria was included in the 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Денис Закариа (russian)

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13 June 2024
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Hungaryvs.Switzerland
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13 June 2024
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8 June 2024
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2 June 2024
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Switzerlandvs.Estonia
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17 May 2024
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Monacovs.Nantes
Monaco can match their longest winning run at Stade Louis II in Ligue 1 this season (four) when they welcome Nantes to the Principality in the final domestic encounter of the campaign for both sides.
10 May 2024
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Montpelliervs.Monaco
With just a single point versus Montpellier HSC, Monaco would assure themselves a place in the Champions League group stage next season, as the two sides square off on Sunday at Stade de la Mosson.
26 April 2024
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Lyonvs.Monaco
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26 April 2024
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Rennesvs.Brest
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26 April 2024
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Rennesvs.Brest
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22 April 2024
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Monacovs.Lille
Monaco host Lille in a rescheduled Ligue 1 gameweek 29 clash at Stade Louis II on Wednesday.
5 April 2024
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Monacovs.Rennes
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28 March 2024
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Metzvs.Monaco
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8 March 2024
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Preview: Strasbourg vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
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28 February 2024
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Preview: Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Seeking their first home victory of the year, Monaco host Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Ligue 1 action on Friday at Stade Louis II.
23 February 2024
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Preview: Lens vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
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16 February 2024
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14 February 2024
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Preview: Lyon vs. Nice - prediction, team news, lineups
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9 February 2024
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Preview: Nice vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
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2 February 2024
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18 December 2023
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Riding the longest current winless run in Ligue 1, Toulouse host Monaco at Stadium de Toulouse on Wednesday in the final domestic encounter for each this year.
19 November 2023
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Preview: Romania vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
The top two in Group I will face off on Tuesday evening, with already-qualified duo Romania and Switzerland going head-to-head for first position in their Euro 2024 qualification section.
9 November 2023
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Preview: Le Havre vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
For the first time since 2009, Le Havre and Monaco will square in a Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday at Stade Oceane in Normandy.
27 October 2023
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Preview: Lille vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Monaco can reclaim first place in Ligue 1 when they travel to Stade Pierre-Mauroy for a date with Lille on matchday 10 of the domestic campaign on Sunday.
20 October 2023
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Preview: Monaco vs. Metz - prediction, team news, lineups
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15 October 2023
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13 October 2023
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20 September 2023
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Preview: Monaco vs. Nice - prediction, team news, lineups
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7 September 2023
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Preview: Kosovo vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
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31 August 2023
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Preview: Monaco vs. Lens - prediction, team news, lineups
Perched atop the Ligue 1 table after three games, Monaco will aim to extend their unbeaten start to the season when they welcome winless Lens to the Stade Louis-II on Saturday.
30 August 2023
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Folarin Balogun joins Monaco from Arsenal
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15 August 2023
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14 August 2023
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Monaco sign Denis Zakaria from Juventus on permanent deal
Monaco have announced the signing of Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria from Juventus on a permanent deal.
14 August 2023
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12 August 2023
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2 August 2023
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1 August 2023
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