Karim Benzema
Born: December 19, 1987 (age 35)
Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)
Hometown: Lyon, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Striker
Team: Al-Ittihad (no. 9)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1996-2005 | Lyon |
| Senior | 2005-2009 | Lyon |
| 2009-2023 | Real Madrid | |
| 2023- | Al-Ittihad | |
| International | 2007-2022 | France |
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Preview: Damac vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Damac and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 5, 16:57
Al-Ittihad's Jota 'keen on January move to Tottenham Hotspur'
Al-Ittihad attacker Jota is reportedly keen on a reunion with Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window amid Spurs' search for a new winger.
Dec 2, 10:42
Liverpool 'not pushing to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe next summer'
Liverpool are reportedly not pushing to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe next summer, with Real Madrid still the most likely destination for the Frenchman.
Dec 2, 10:32
Bukayo Saka joins Karim Benzema, Luis Suarez in exclusive Champions League group
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka joins Luis Suarez and Karim Benzema in an exclusive Champions League group with a goal and assist in the Gunners' 6-0 thrashing of Lens.
Nov 30, 07:40
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al Khaleej - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Khaleej, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 21:40
Real Madrid vs. Napoli: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Napoli, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Nov 28, 05:37
Tottenham Hotspur 'step up interest in Al-Ittihad's Jota'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign Al-Ittihad winger Jota, who previously worked with Ange Postecoglou at Celtic.
Nov 28, 00:25
Real Madrid 'turn down chance to sign Mauro Icardi in January'
Real Madrid reportedly turn down the chance to sign Argentine striker Mauro Icardi from Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray.
Nov 26, 12:58
Preview: Al Ettifaq vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ettifaq and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 19:40
Real Madrid ready to consider Timo Werner move?
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to consider making an approach for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner during the January transfer window.
Nov 20, 09:15
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior ruled out for 10 weeks with hamstring injury
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty with Brazil.
Nov 18, 15:43
Liverpool-linked Kylian Mbappe 'wants £30.6m-a-year salary'
Liverpool-linked Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe reportedly wants a yearly wage of £30.6m should he join a new club as a free agent next summer.
Nov 16, 18:21
Joselu determined to stay at Real Madrid next season
On-loan Espanyol forward Joselu hopes that he will be able to "stay another year" at Real Madrid, having impressed for the club this term.
Nov 15, 16:08
Real Madrid plotting triple Bayer Leverkusen swoop?
Real Madrid reportedly eye moves for Bayer Leverkusen trio Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Victor Boniface after dropping their interest in Kylian Mbappe.
Nov 14, 13:09
Real Madrid 'could trigger £175m Erling Haaland release clause'
Real Madrid could trigger a £175m release clause in Erling Haaland's Manchester City contract next summer, according to a report.
Nov 12, 08:21
Real Madrid 'end interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe'
Real Madrid reportedly end their interest in Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe once and for all after trying and failing to sign him for the past two years.
Nov 9, 15:53
Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al-Taawoun - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al-Taawoun, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 21:56
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Abha - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Abha, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 21:13
Al-Ittihad sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo
Al-Ittihad announce that they have parted company with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, despite the title-winning success during 2022-23.
Nov 7, 22:17
Saudi Pro League clubs to make a move for Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes?
Saudi Pro League teams are reportedly setting their sights on luring Bruno Fernandes away from Manchester United next year.
Nov 7, 19:44
Real Madrid 'rule out January signings to keep space for Kylian Mbappe'
Real Madrid allegedly decide against making any signings in the January transfer window in anticipation of Kylian Mbappe's summer arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.
Nov 6, 18:43
Samir Nasri advises PSG's Kylian Mbappe to snub Real Madrid move
Former France international Samir Nasri advises Kylian Mbappe to remain at Paris Saint-Germain rather than joining Real Madrid on a free transfer next year.
Nov 6, 13:44
Real Madrid 'prioritising Kylian Mbappe over Erling Haaland'
Real Madrid are prioritising a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe over Manchester City's Erling Haaland in 2024, according to a report.
Nov 5, 17:45
Real Madrid deny "completely false" reports over Kylian Mbappe talks
Real Madrid emphatically deny "completely false" claims that they have begun negotiations to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024.
Nov 4, 18:05
Tottenham Hotspur 'considering January loan move for Jota'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on exiled Al-Ittihad winger Jota but would only be prepared to sanction a loan move in the January transfer window.
Nov 3, 19:09
Newcastle United 'eyeing January moves for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, N'Golo Kante, Gabri Veiga'
Newcastle United are reportedly considering January moves for Al-Hilal's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Al Ittihad's N'Golo Kante and Al-Ahli's Gabri Veiga.
Nov 3, 16:03
Real Madrid announce contract extension for Brazilian forward Rodrygo
Real Madrid announce that Brazilian forward Rodrygo has extended his contract at Bernabeu until June 2028.
Nov 2, 16:27
Porto's Mehdi Taremi 'pushing to join Real Madrid in January'
Porto forward Mehdi Taremi instructs his representatives to work on a potential move to Real Madrid in January, according to a report.
Nov 2, 12:57
Saudi Arabian clubs 'learn asking price of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne'
Manchester City could demand a fee in excess of £50m for playmaker Kevin De Bruyne next summer amid interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, according to a report.
Oct 31, 13:37
Liverpool 'to reject any January approach for Mohamed Salah'
Liverpool will rebuff any Saudi Arabia bids for Egyptian attacker Mohamed Salah in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Oct 30, 20:07
Real Madrid 'plan double swoop for Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe'
Real Madrid reportedly hope to lure both Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland to the Bernabeu in the coming years.
Oct 30, 12:36
Saudi club 'determined to sign Kevin De Bruyne next year'
Saudi Arabian officials are working towards signing Manchester City attacker Kevin De Bruyne next summer, according to a report.
Oct 27, 17:50
Barcelona, Real Madrid 'interested in Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus'
Barcelona and Real Madrid are both keen on Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, according to a report.
Oct 26, 15:49
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid head-to-head record
Ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Sports Mole looks at the past head-to-head record between the two sides.
Oct 26, 10:28
Man City 'to demand £80m for Barcelona, Real Madrid-linked Julian Alvarez'
Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly informed that it would take a bid of £80m to poach Julian Alvarez from Manchester City next summer.
Oct 26, 09:38
Real Madrid maintain perfect Champions League record with success at Braga
Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham find the net for Real Madrid as they maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League with a 2-1 success at Braga.
Oct 24, 21:52
Carlo Ancelotti addresses Rodrygo comments on 'not liking role in team'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists that the demands of the team will always come above individuals while addressing Rodrygo's comments over his role in the side.
Oct 20, 15:59
Jose Mourinho to return to Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti successor?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering Jose Mourinho as a successor to Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu, with Zinedine Zidane and Xabi Alonso also emerging as candidates.
Oct 20, 00:28
Juventus 'open to Dusan Vlahovic swap deal with Arsenal or Chelsea'
Juventus are reportedly open to letting Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic join Arsenal or Chelsea as part of a swap deal in 2024.
Oct 19, 18:27
Preview: Al-Taawoun vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Taawoun and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 22:25
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