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My Take
Denis Zakaria is exactly the type of footballer I love to watch develop. Born in Geneva and standing 191 cm, he is a defensive midfielder with the rare blend of physical dominance and the technique to carry the ball forward, now captaining Monaco in Ligue 1 and anchoring the Swiss national side. The captaincy tells me coaches trust his temperament as much as his legs. I am drawn to players who do the unglamorous work that holds a team together, the ones whose influence shows up in the shape of a match rather than the highlight reel. He is a quietly essential player.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Denis Zakaria
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ザカリア
- Reading
- でにす・ざかりあ
- Born
- November 20, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Denis Zakaria born?
Born November 20, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Denis Zakaria from?
Denis Zakaria is from Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
What does Denis Zakaria do?
Denis Zakaria works as association football player.
How tall is Denis Zakaria?
Denis Zakaria is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.