Karim Benzema

About Karim Benzema

Star striker who joined Real Madrid in 2009 after joining the French national team in 2007. In 2011, 2012, and 2014, he was named French Player of the Year.

Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Madrid. Known for his ability to fight, speed, play and finish, Benzema is considered one of the best strikers in the world. Born in Lyon, Benzema began his senior career with hometown club Olympique Lyonnais in 2005, making an occasional contribution to three Ligue 1 victories. In 2008, he was named a Player of the Year. Best of the Union Nationale des Footballeurs. Top scorer and won his fourth title and his first Coupe de France. In 2009, Benzema was transferred from the football record of the French Federation when he signed with Real Madrid for a transfer value of 35 million euros.

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Karim Benzema before fame

In 1996, he began his youth career with Lyon. From 2004 to 2009, he was a member of the club's senior team.

Achievement of Karim Benzema

He guided Lyon to four Ligue 1 victories and was the top goalscorer in the league in 2007-08. In 2012, he assisted Real Madrid in winning La Liga.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$70 Million

Karim Benzema family life

His two younger siblings also went on to play professional soccer.

Associations of Karim Benzema

In 2009, he joined Real Madrid as a teammate of Iker Casillas.

Karim Benzema Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	80 kg
Height	187 cm
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Dark Brown

Facts about Karim Benzema

• Karimu2019s grandpa named Da Lakehal Benzema migrated from Algeria to France in 1950.
• Has he ever got into some controversies?
Karim Benzema has been charged with blackmailing his fellow teammate Mathieu Valbuena in 2015. This caused him being banned from the national soccer squad of France in 2016.
• Karim Benzema has signed the sponsorship deal with Adidas.
• What was the turning point in his career?
It was 2007 and 2008 when he had kicked 30 amazing goals. This resulted in receiving the League Title.
• Karim Benzema loves visiting Ibiza, Spain. For him it is one of the best destinations during vacations.
• Benzema smokes though he is a sportsman.
• Karim Benzema was transferred to Real Madrid in 2009.
• What are his big achievements?
Three times he has been awarded the French Player of the Year title for his excellent performance on the field and the amazing scoring. One more remarkable achievement is the Bravo Award received from Guerin Sportivo.
• Karim Benzemau0027s favourite actor is Denzel Washington.
• Karim Benzemau0027s first international match is dated back to 2007. Karim Benzemau0027s teamu2019s opponents were Austrians.
• What is his favourite movie?
Karim loves watching American movies of the gangster genre.