Dennis Zakaria

• Full name: Dennis Zakaria Lato
• Date of birth: November 20, 1996
• Place of birth: Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss (eligible also for Democratic Republic of Congo through descent)
• Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder
• Height: Approximately 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level timeline)

• Young Boys (Switzerland) – Developed through the Young Boys youth system and made first-team appearances; breakthrough came in the 2016–2017 period.
• FC Basel (Switzerland) – Transferred to Basel in 2017, became a regular in midfield and gained wider attention.
• Genoa / Italy – Moved to Serie A with Genoa (loan/transfer arrangements varied by season); performances in Italy showcased his physical and tactical qualities.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany) – Signed by Gladbach and played in the Bundesliga, establishing himself as a combative midfield presence.
• Other moves: Depending on the current date, there may have been subsequent transfers or loans; for the latest club affiliation consult an up-to-date source.

International career with Switzerland

• Zakaria progressed through Switzerland youth teams (U19, U21) before making his senior debut for the Switzerland national team.
• He has been capped by Switzerland and was part of squads for major qualifying campaigns and tournaments when fit and selected.
• Role: primarily used as a defensive/holding midfielder, valued for tackling, interceptions, physicality and ability to carry the ball forward.

Playing style and strengths

• Physically strong and tall, useful in defensive duels and aerial contests.
• Good tactical awareness and positioning for a screening midfielder.
• Capable of driving forward with the ball and starting transitions from deep.
• Work rate and tackling are key attributes; contributes to both defensive solidity and initiating attacks.

Notes

• Statistics (appearances, goals, current club) change season by season; for the most current numbers check official club or national team pages, league databases, or reputable sports sites.
• Zakaria has experienced injuries at times that have affected availability for club and country; availability depends on current fitness and selection.