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Karim Benzema is an attacker from France who plays for Al Hilal, wearing shirt number 9. This season he has scored 8 goals in 14 appearances. Born in 1987, he stands 1.85 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Karim Mostafa Benzema
Known as
K. Benzema
Position
Attacker
Team
Al Hilal
Nationality
France
Date of birth
19 December 1987
Age
38 years
Height
1.85 m
Weight
81 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
9
Season statistics
14
Matches
8
Goals
0
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
W
W
D
W
Trophy cabinet · 37 won
UEFA Champions League
5×
2021/2022 · 2017/2018 · 2016/2017 · 2015/2016 · 2013/2014
Super Cup
4×
2022 · 2020 · 2017 · 2012
UEFA Super Cup
4×
2022 · 2017 · 2016 · 2014
La Liga
4×
2021/2022 · 2019/2020 · 2016/2017 · 2011/2012
Ligue 1
4×
2007/2008 · 2006/2007 · 2005/2006 · 2004/2005
Trophée des Champions
4×
2007/2008 · 2006/2007 · 2005/2006 · 2004
Copa del Rey
3×
2022/2023 · 2013/2014 · 2010/2011
King's Cup
1×
2024/2025
Saudi League
1×
2024/2025
UEFA Nations League
1×
2020/2022
Coupe de France
1×
2007/2008
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 14: Super Cup (2023/2024, 2023, 2014, 2011) · La Liga (2022/2023, 2020/2021, 2015/2016, 2014/2015) · UEFA Super Cup (2018) · Copa del Rey (2012/2013) · Trophée des Champions (2008/2009)
Honours and individual awards
Karim Benzema has won 1 Ballon d'Or title, 1 UEFA Men's Player of the Year title and 1 Pichichi Trophy title, from 51 individual honours in total.
Major individual awards
- Ballon d'Or 2022
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2021–22
Goalscoring awards
- Supercopa de España top scorer 2× 2021–22, 2022–23
- Coupe de France top scorer 2007–08
- Ligue 1 top scorer 2007–08
- Pichichi Trophy 2021–22
- 2005 UEFA–CAF Meridian Cup top scorer
Player of the year awards
- French Player of the Year 4× 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021
- Real Madrid Player of the Season (voted by supporters) 4× 2015–16, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22
- La Liga Best Player (voted by Marca fans) 3× 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
- La Liga Player of the Season 2× 2019–20, 2021–22
- AS Player of the Year 2021
- Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year 2022
- Kicker Player of the Season 2022
- Saudi Pro League Player of the Season 2024–25
- UEFA Champions League Player of the Season 2021–22
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2007–08
Team selections
- L'Équipe's Team of the Year 3× 2020, 2021, 2022
- ESM Team of the Year 2× 2020–21, 2021–22
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season 2020–21
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2007–08
Other honours
- La Liga Team of the Season 5× 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
- Bravo Award 2008
- French Rookie of the Year 2006
- Golden Player Man Award 2022
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season 2021–22
- UEFA La Liga Team of the Season 2019–20
- Trophées UNFP du football
Monthly and one-off awards
- La Liga Player of the Month 4× 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022
- UEFA Nations League Finals Goal of the Tournament 2021
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month 2008
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Karim Benzema so far
Karim Benzema's career began at Olympique Lyon U19. He moved to Olympique Lyonnais in 2005, to Real Madrid in 2009 for €35m and then to Al Hilal in 2026 for €25m, among 4 recorded transfers in total. He has won 37 trophies, including King's Cup, Saudi League, FIFA Intercontinental Cup. He currently plays for Al Hilal, with 8 goals in 14 appearances this season.
Career history · 4 transfers
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2026
Al Ittihad Al Hilal
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2023
Real Madrid Al Ittihad
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2009
Olympique Lyonnais Real Madrid
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2005
Olympique Lyon U19 Olympique Lyonnais
Frequently asked questions about Karim Benzema
What team does Karim Benzema play for?
Karim Benzema plays for Al Hilal.
What position does Karim Benzema play?
Karim Benzema plays as an attacker.
How old is Karim Benzema?
Karim Benzema is 38 years old, born on 19 December 1987.
How tall is Karim Benzema?
Karim Benzema is 1.85 m (6′1″) tall.
How many goals has Karim Benzema scored this season?
Karim Benzema has scored 8 goals in 14 appearances this season.
Where is Karim Benzema from?
Karim Benzema is from France.
Which teams has Karim Benzema played for?
Karim Benzema has played for Olympique Lyon U19, Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid, Al Ittihad and Al Hilal.
Where can you follow Karim Benzema?
You can follow Karim Benzema on Instagram (@karimbenzema), X (Twitter) (@Benzema), YouTube and Facebook. These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Karim Benzema wear?
Karim Benzema wears shirt number 9 for Al Hilal.