Karim Benzema

Quick Facts

Full Name	Karim Benzema
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 19, 1987(1987-12-19)
Age	37
Birthplace	Lyon
Country	France
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Karim Benzema Biography

Karim Benzema is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 19, 1987 in Lyon, France. Star striker who was a part of the French national team in 2007 before joining Real Madrid in 2009. He was awarded the French Player of the Year in 2011 in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

He was a teammate of He became teammates with Iker Casillas on Real Madrid in 2009. at Real Madrid in 2009.

Benzema is a former France youth international having earned caps at all levels for which he was eligible, excluding the under-16 team. He is a member of the group, commonly known in France as the Génération 1987, a youth class that produced current internationals Hatem Ben Arfa, Jérémy Ménez and Samir Nasri, alongside himself. Benzema was the last of the four to make his youth international debut under coach Philippe Bergeroo and officially joined the team ahead of the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship that was played on home soil. In the competition, he appeared in two matches. On his tournament debut, Benzema scored the opening goal in a 3–1 win over Northern Ireland. His lone other appearance in the competition was in a 1–0 group stage win over Spain as France went on to win the tournament defeated the same team in the final.

Karim Mostafa Benzema (French pronunciation: ​[kaʁim bɛnzema] ; born 19 December 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Madrid and the France national team. He has been described as an “immensely talented striker” who is “strong and powerful” and “a potent finisher from inside the box”.

Two of his brothers were professional soccer players.

Karim Benzema Net Worth

Karim Benzema is one of the richest Soccer Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Karim Benzema 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career as a youth with Lyon in the year 1996. He played for the senior team of the club from 2004 to 2009.

The Frenchman has been Ligue 1’s top goal-scorer from 2007-2008 and helped lead Lyon to win four Ligue 1 titles. He helped Real Madrid capture a La Liga title in 2012.

Karim Benzema was born in the city of Lyon, France to French nationals of Algerian descent. As a practicing Muslim, he observes fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. His grandfather, Da Lakehal Benzema, lived in the village of Tigzirt, located in the northern town of Beni Djellil in Algeria before migrating to Lyon, where he eventually settled in the 1950s. Benzema’s father, Hafid, was born in Tigzirt, while his mother, Wahida Djebbara, was born and raised in Lyon; her family originated from Oran. Benzema is the third youngest in the family and grew up with eight other siblings in Bron, an eastern suburb of Lyon. His younger brothers Gressy and Sabri are also footballers. The former currently plies his trade at the amateur level with Vaulx-le-Velin in the Division d’Honneur, the sixth division of French football, while the latter plays in the youth academy of a club in the family’s hometown of Bron.

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Benzema is a former French youth international and has represented his nation from under-17 level onwards. Prior to playing for the senior team, he played on the under-17 team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. Benzema made his senior international debut in March 2007 in a friendly match against Austria, scoring in a 1–0 win. Benzema has earned over 80 caps and represented France at three major international tournaments: the 2008 and 2012 editions of the UEFA European Championship and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. However, Benzema has been left out of major tournament squads on three occasions: 2010 World Cup due to lack of playing time with Real Madrid, Euro 2016 after a publicised scandal involving blackmail, and 2018 World Cup for alleged tactical reasons.

Facts & Trivia

Karim Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Karim Benzema celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.

Benzema was called up to the senior team for the first time under manager Paul Le Guen during the break leading up to the second half of the season. As is customary with new players arriving at Lyon, the young striker had to stand up and speak to his new teammates, which at that time included the likes of Michael Essien, Sylvain Wiltord, Florent Malouda and Eric Abidal. While speaking, Benzema was subjected to jokes and laughter, which prompted the youngster to declare, “Do not laugh, I’m here to take your place.” He, subsequently, made his professional debut on 15 January 2005 against Metz, appearing as a substitute for Pierre-Alain Frau. Lyon won the match 2–0 as Benzema provided the assist on the second goal scored by Bryan Bergougnoux. He would subsequently sign his first professional contract, agreeing to a three- year deal. After making three more appearances as a substitute, on 2 April Benzema made his first professional start in a 1–0 win over Lens. He finished the campaign with six appearances as Lyon won its fourth-straight league title.

Top Facts about Karim Benzema

1. Karim Benzema is a French professional footballer born in 1987.
2. He plays as a striker for Real Madrid and the French national team.
3. Benzema has won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
4. He has scored over 200 goals for Real Madrid since joining in 2009.
5. Benzema is the fifth-highest scorer in the history of the French national team.
6. He was involved in a blackmail scandal involving another French player in 2015.
7. Despite controversy, he remains an important player for both club and country.
8. In 2020, he surpassed Thierry Henry’s record to become the highest-scoring Frenchman in La Liga history.
9. Benzema has been named to UEFA’s Team of the Year three times (2011, 2012, and 2014).
10. His skill on the pitch has earned him comparisons to legendary strikers like Ronaldo and Messi.

What is Karim Benzema market value?

Karim Benzema Transfer Value Today his market value stands at $31.2 million.

Is Karim Benzema Albanian?

Born in Lyon to Algerian parents , Benzema began his senior career with hometown club Olympique Lyonnais in 2005, contributing sporadically to three Ligue 1 title wins.

How many goals has Karim Benzema scored in his career?

Benzema now has 413 goals to his name for club and country. Benzema has scored a grand total of 287 goals in 566 games in all competitions for Real Madrid since joining from Lyon what seems like a lifetime ago (but was actually only 2009). LaLiga – 27 Goals.

How many times Karim Benzema won Champions League?

In his career to date, Benzema has won four Champions League titles, four La Liga titles (including this year’s crown) and four Ligue 1 titles, plus several other club and individual awards.

Who is No 1 football player in the world?

RankingPlayer NameClub/Team
1| Lionel Messi| PSG & Argentina
2| Robert Lewandowski| Barcelona & Poland
3| Kylian Mbappe| PSG & France
4| Cristiano Ronaldo| Manchester United & Portugal