Karim Benzema

Born: December 19, 1987

Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)

Hometown: Lyon, France
Nationality: France French

Position: Striker
Karim Benzema
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Career History
Youth1996-2005Lyon
Senior2005-2009Lyon
2009-2023Real Madrid
2023-Al-Ittihad
International2007-2022France
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Karim Benzema: Real Madrid return possibility emerges as Al-Ittihad striker delivers fresh update on future
Karim Benzema delivers a fresh update on his future at Al-Ittihad and responds to suggestions that he could make a sensational return to Real Madrid.
Nov 18, 08:35
 Fabinho of Al-Ittihad in action
Fabinho: Back in Brazil squad, how have midfielder's seasons been since leaving Liverpool?
Former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was Carlo Ancelotti's big surprise in Brazil squad call-up list.
Nov 17, 08:55
 The Brazil squad celebrate scoring against Italy in the 1970 World Cup final
The 10 greatest football teams of all time: Where do Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and the 1970 Brazil side rank?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest football teams of all time, including both club and international sides.
Nov 13, 07:00
 Best Forwards In World Ranked
Best forwards in the world: Does Mohamed Salah rank ahead of Kylian Mbappe in the top 10 best attackers list?
Who are the best forwards in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 attacker in football, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
Nov 10, 20:17
 Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on November 27, 2024
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Champions League rivals Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Nov 2, 18:42
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Real Madrid against Valencia on February 22, 2017
Real Madrid vs. Valencia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Valencia.
Oct 30, 15:52
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 24, 11:48
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on August 26, 2011
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Oct 24, 11:38
 Coach Sergio Conceicao of Al Ittihad
Preview:Al Ittihad vs Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 22, 11:54
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
Oct 16, 08:24
 Coach Laurent Blanc of Al-Ittihad
Preview:Al Ittihad vs Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Nassr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 24, 13:12
 Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring against Levante, on September 23, 2025
Levante vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash
After the La Liga clash between Levante and Real Madrid in September, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 23, 21:50
 Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025
Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 22:20
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the men's Ballon d'Or trophy on December 10, 2008.
Ballon d'Or: The most worthy winners including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane
Sports Mole picks out some of the most worthy Ballon d'Or winners and their best award-winning seasons, including Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph at Man United in 2008.
Sep 20, 18:02
 Al Ittihad coach Laurent Blanc pictured with Moussa Diaby on August 7, 2024
Preview:Al Najma vs Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Najma and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 18, 22:52
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Champions League top scorers of all time: Mohamed Salah bearing down on Real Madrid, AC Milan legends
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Sep 17, 22:40
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Thursday's league phase draw, who makes the grade?
With the 2025-26 Champions League season underway, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
Sep 16, 22:00
 Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates with the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2024
Modric, Carvajal, Ronaldo: Which players have won the most Champions Leagues?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which players have won the European Cup/Champions League at least five times.
Sep 15, 11:51
 Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi on July 1, 2025
Preview:Al-Hilal vs Al Quadisiya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Quadisiya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 11, 23:15
 Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for Al Ittihad on August 29, 2024
Preview:Al Ittihad vs. Al Fateh - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Fateh, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 10, 15:00
 Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring with Vinicius Junior and teammates against Manchester City on April 17, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Aug 29, 12:08
 Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad in action during a friendly match
Preview:Al Okhdood vs Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Okhdood and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 28, 16:53
 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham in action with Mallorca's Martin Valjent on May 14, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Mallorca.
Aug 28, 10:56
 Al-Ittihad manager Laurent Blanc on August 7, 2024
Preview:Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Saudi Super Cup clash between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 20:52
 Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 25, 2025
Preview:Fulham vs Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Club Friendlies 1 clash between Fulham and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 15:47
 Hoffenheim's Anton Stach on May 3, 2025
Latest transfer news and rumours: Anton Stach to Leeds, Daniel Farke on Bamford future, Youri Tielemans to Saudi Pro League
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Anton Stach to Leeds United, Daniel Farke on Patrick Bamford's future and Youri Tielmans to the Saudi Pro League.
Jul 20, 11:23
 Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi is challenged by Real Madrid's Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal on March 9, 2022
PSG vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
Jul 7, 15:47
 Lionel Messi of Inter Miami pictured on March 28, 2025
Lionel Messi out to equal Cristiano Ronaldo Club World Cup goalscoring record in Palmeiras clash
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will be looking to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's Club World Cup goalscoring record in Monday's clash with Palmeiras.
Jun 22, 19:32
 Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi on April 8, 2025
Champions League final opinions: Where will PSG vs. Inter be won and lost, and will it decide the Ballon d'Or?
Ahead of the Champions League final between PSG and Inter on Saturday, Sports Mole looks at where the could be won and lost, and what it might mean for the Ballon d'Or race.
May 29, 15:21
 Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates scoring for Al-Hilal on April 25, 2025
Preview:Al-Hilal vs. Al Quadisiya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Quadisiya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 24, 21:03
 Karim Benzema in action for Al Ittihad on April 5, 2025
Preview:Al Shabab vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Shabab and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 18, 13:45
 Karim Benzema in action for Al Ittihad on April 5, 2025
Preview:Al Raed vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Raed and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 13, 14:00
 Karim Benzema in action for Al Ittihad on April 5, 2025
Preview:Al Ittihad vs. Al Fayha - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Fayha, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 9, 22:22
 Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on April 30, 2025
Preview:Al-Nassr vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Nassr and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 5, 19:58
 Callum Hudson-Odoi and Kai Havertz celebrate a Chelsea goal against Malmo in December 2021.
Djurgardens IF vs. Chelsea: Premier League giants bidding to extend 53-year streak against Swedish opponents
Ahead of the first leg of the Conference League semi-final between Djurgardens IF and Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at how the Premier League side has previously fared against Swedish opposition.
Apr 30, 09:15
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Lyon's Eric Abidal on September 15, 2004
Lyon vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Lyon and Manchester United.
Apr 18, 08:00
 Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during his side's match against Atletico Madrid, on March 12, 2025
Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Vinicius Junior out to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Raul feat
Vincius Junior has the chance to emulate a feat only achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Raul when Real Madrid face Arsenal at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Apr 15, 19:13
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in action against Alaves on May 14, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Alaves: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Alaves.
Apr 11, 09:15
 Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring on January 14, 2025
Preview:Al Ittihad vs. Al Orubah - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Orubah, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 8, 21:43
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on November 6, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti makes Martin Odegaard admission as Real Madrid boss pinpoints one of Arsenal's main strengths
Carlo Ancelotti makes an admission over Martin Odegaard's Real Madrid exit ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal.
Apr 7, 23:57
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