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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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
Ahead of Wednesday's Club World Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
15:47
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 38th birthday
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.
Jun 25, 02:02
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
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.
May 30, 22:20
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Saturday's final versus PSG and Inter, who makes the cut?
Ahead of the start of the new Champions League season, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
May 30, 16:22
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
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe on August 18, 2024
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.
May 12, 20:51
Barcelona's Lionel Messi poses with the men's Ballon d'Or trophy on December 16, 2009
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: 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.
May 11, 20:53
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Barcelona and Real Madrid
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
May 11, 19:00
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
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.
Apr 3, 09:56
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid against Leganes on October 30, 2019
Real Madrid vs. Leganes: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Leganes.
Mar 27, 09:06
Al-Ittihad manager Laurent Blanc on August 7, 2024
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al Riyadh - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Riyadh, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 11, 23:45
Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring  on January 14, 2025
Preview: Al Quadisiya vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Quadisiya and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 11:07
Al-Ittihad manager Laurent Blanc on August 7, 2024
Preview: Al Khaleej vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Khaleej and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 21:01
Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz on February 23, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti squad player to be offered new contract?
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to offer one of the club's midfielders a new contract to remain at the Bernabeu past the end of the season.
Feb 24, 09:39
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring against Girona on December 7, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Girona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Girona.
Feb 21, 11:17
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola pictured on February 8, 2025
Pep Guardiola's managerial record vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Pep Guardiola's managerial record against Real Madrid.
Feb 21, 09:00
Houssem Aouar of Al-Ittihad  on September 7, 2024
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 21:07
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior celebrates his goal against Red Bull Salzburg on January 16, 2025
Champions League last 16 draw: The best possible ties that could come out of the hat in Nyon
Ahead of the Champions League last 16 draw on Friday, Sports Mole looks at the most enticing potential ties that could await.
Feb 20, 14:43
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts on February 23, 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.
Feb 19, 22:41
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.
Feb 17, 17:12
Ignacio de Arruabarrena of Al Wahda pictured on August 8, 2024
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Wahda and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 02:49
Al-Ahli and Spain midfielder Gabri Veiga pictured on August 19, 2023
Preview: Al-Ahli vs. Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 15:07
Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts in July 25, 2023
Preview: Al-Nassr vs. Al Fayha - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Nassr and Al Fayha, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 5, 12:38
Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring  on January 14, 2025
Preview: Al-Taawoun vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Taawoun and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 4, 17:38
Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring  on January 14, 2025
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al Kholood - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Kholood, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 30, 16:01
Stefano Pioli looking dejected on December 2, 2024
Preview: Al Raed vs. Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Raed and Al-Nassr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 28, 22:04
Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring  on January 14, 2025
Preview: Damac vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Damac and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 15:30
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Real Valladolid on May 04, 2013
Real Madrid vs. Valladolid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid.
Jan 23, 10:35
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