Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea, on loan from Juventus and the Switzerland national team.
In June 2017, Zakaria signed a five-year contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach. He was transferred as a replacement for Mahmoud Dahoud who left the club for Borussia Dortmund.
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.
On 1 September 2022, Zakaria was loaned to Premier League club Chelsea till the end of the 2022–23 season with an option of a permanent transfer at the end of the season.
How Old Is Denis Zakaria?
Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado is 26 years, born on November 20, 1996. In Germany, Zakaria established himself as the revelation of the Bundesliga.
His unwavering determination to become the best in his role has produced constant international call-ups to big tournaments – the likes of the 2018 World Cup, UFEA Nations League, etc.
Where Is Denis Zakaria From?
Born in Geneva, Switzerland, to a South Sudanese father and a Congolese mother, Zakaria first began playing for the local club Servette.
Denis Zakaria is a pure Genevan, a boy who is lucky enough to live in the heart of Switzerland city. More precisely, he spent his childhood days in Rue du Perron.
This is a neighbourhood located in Geneva, the second-most populous city in Switzerland after Zürich.
Also to note, Denis Zakaria grew up alongside his older brother (Richard Florian) whom he spent most of his joyful childhood time with. Also, his elder sister (Bodour) whom he spent a lesser time as kid.