Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer, who is well known for his striking ability. However, he captains the La Liga club Real Madrid, and the France national team. According to reports, he is regarded as Real Madrid’s all-time second-highest goalscorer and top assist provider.
Moreover, the football player is said to register 23 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, two Copa del Rey and five UEFA Champions League titles to his name, over the years.
Benzema has by far managed to achieve 23 trophies with Real Madrid, which include four La Liga, two Copa del Rey and five UEFA Champions League titles. Because of his incredible performances in 2021 and 2022, he achieved the “UEFA Player of the Year” and the “Ballon d’Or Award”, thereby becoming the fifth French player to have won the “Ballon d’Or Award”. Furthermore, the player is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time.
Biography of Karim Benzema
- Real Name: Karim Mostafa Benzema
- Other/Nickname: Coco, Benzegoal, Karim
- Profession: French Professional Footballer
- Famous For: His powerful and skilled striking capacity
- Position: Striker
- Other Hobbies: Riding bikes and cars, listening to music
Physical Features of Karim Benzema
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- Height: 187 cm (6 ft 1 in)
- Weight: 80 kilograms (approx.)
- Body Measurements (approx.): Chest- 42 inches, Waist- 33.5 inches, Biceps- 15.5 inches
- Eye Colour: Light Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Personal Life of Karim Benzema
- Date of Birth: December 19, 1987
- Age: 34 (as in 2021)
- Nationality: French
- Birthplace: Lyon, France
- Hometown: Lyon, France
- School: Olympique Lyonnais Academy
Karim Benzema’s Debut:
- Karim made his professional debut on January 15, 2005, in a match between Olympique Lyon and Metz.
- Karim Benzema made his first appearance in the ‘UEFA Champions League’, by playing in a match against Rosenborg on December 6, 2005. It was at a time when he was playing for Lyon.
- He made his debut for Real Madrid on July 20, 2009, in a friendly match against Shamrock Rovers.
- Karim played his first official match in the Primera Division against Deportivo La Coruna in the month of August, 2009.
- He debuted for the senior national team of France on March 28, 2007, against Austria.
Karim Benzema’s Achievements:
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- Karim has always been considered as Real Madrid’s all-time second highest goal scorer and top assist provider.
- According to reports, the football player Benzema has managed to achieve 23 trophies with Real Madrid. Moreover, those trophies include four La Liga, two Copa del Rey and five UEFA Champions League titles.
- However, the player is said to begin his career with Olympique Lyonnais in 2005. Later in 2008, he came to be known as the league’s Player of the Year, for having finished as the league’s top goalscorer, as well as achieving his fourth league title and first Coupe de France.
- Benzema was named in the La Liga Team of the Season for four consecutive years from 2018-2022, managed to win La Liga Best Player for two times, and the Pichichi Trophy for the first time in 2022.
- He managed to finish as Champions League top scorer as he won his fifth title in 2022.
- The football player is said to register the UEFA European Under-17 Championship (2004) to his name.
- Moreover, Karim ranks as the fifth highest all-time top goal scorer. Also, he has been named “French Player of the Year” by France Football four times.
- As a result of his incredible performances in 2021 and 2022, he was awarded the “UEFA Player of the Year” and the “Ballon d’Or Award.”
Family Details of Karim Benzema
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse Name: Cora Gauthier
- Spouse Profession: Model
- Parents Names: Father- Hafid Benzema, Mother- Wahida Djebbara
- Siblings: Brothers- Sabri Benzema, Gressy Benzema and Farid Benzema. Sisters- Celia Benzema, Nafissa Benzema, Sofia Benzema, Lydia Benzema, and Laeticia Benzema
- Children: Daughter- Melia, Son- Ibrahim
- Religion: Islam
Lesser- Known Facts About Karim Benzema
- His grandfather, Da Lakehal Benzema used to live in a village called Tigzirt in Algeria. Later, he shifted to Lyon in the 1950s. Karim was, however, raised in Bron, which is an eastern suburb of Lyon.
- The player is said to have begun his football career in a club named Bron Terraillon SC, when he was eight years old.
- However, the player is said to attract Lyon’s attention when he managed to register two goals to his name in an u-10 league match against Lyon’s Youth Academy.
- On November 4, 2015, Karim was arrested for the potential blackmailing of his French fellow, Mathieu Valbuena.
- Moreover, during the 1990s the Terraillon president was approached by Lyon’s officials, and he also wanted to sign Karim. But, Karim eventually refused their offer.
- In the 2007-2008 season, he was recognised as the leading striker for Lyon.
- In the month of July, 2009, Lyon and the Spanish club Real Madrid agreed on the terms for the transfer of Karim. As per reports, the total fee was 41 million euros. Moreover, after 8 days, Benzema passed the medical tests and signed a six-year contract with the Spanish club.
- However, the player was called to join the senior national team of France for a friendly match against Greece on November 9, 2006.
- Benzema along with other young players was accused by William Gallas for being rude at the UEFA Euro (2008).
- According to reports, Karim wasn’t chosen by the national team of France for the Euro 2016.
- However, in 2008 Karim is said to make his appearance in the TV series documentary “Le grand journal de Canal+” as himself. Later, he was also seen in a short documentary film “Euro 2012: The Score” as himself in the year of 2012.
- In 2020, he is said to start his YouTube channel. He also won the men’s Ballon d’Or award, at the Ballon d’Or Awards Ceremony of 2022.
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