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Introduction of Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema is a French professional soccer player who plays as a striker for and captains Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.

Benzema was born in Lyon and first made a name for himself on the books of Olympique Lyon after a stint at SC Bron as a youngster. In 2009, Benzema moved from Lyon to Real Madrid, where he earned a reputation as one of the most potent and hard-working strikers in the world.

For his performances in 2021 and 2022, Benzema was awarded the UEFA Player of the Year and the Ballon d'Or, becoming the fifth French player to have won the Ballon d'Or. One of the highest-paid footballers in the world, he made Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes in 2024.

Soccer Career of Karim Benzema

Career At Al-lttihad

On 6 June 2023, Saudi Professional League club Al-Ittihad announced the signing of Benzema on a free transfer. Tw days later, Al-Ittihad formally presented him as their new signing at an elaborate ceremony. This event, hosted at the King Abdullah Sports City, was attended by a large number of fans. He scored a goal and provided an assist on his debut on 27 July in a 2–1 victory over Espérance de Tunis during the Arab Club Champions Cup.

Career At Olympique Lyon

Benzema joined Lyon's academy as a youngster and served as a ball boy for senior team matches.

He made his breakthrough during the 2004/05 season under Paul Le Guen.Benzema's game-time gradually increased year on year until he became a central figure in the Lyon team in 2007/08. Benzema won four successive Ligue 1 titles from 2004/05 to 2007/08.

After another impressive season in 2008/09, Benzema left Lyon for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid Talisman

Benzema signed for Real Madrid on July 1, 2009. Benzema scored nine goals in 33 appearances in his first season in 2009/10. In the 2010/11 season, he came into his own and scored 26 goals in 48 matches.

The 2011/12 season was even more impressive as Benzema scored 32 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions and Real Madrid won La Liga with a record 100 points under the guidance of Jose Mourinho.

The 2013/14 season saw Benzema score 24 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions as Real Madrid won their coveted 10th UEFA Champions League title with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.

In 2018/19, he scored 30 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions. The following campaign, he netted 27 times in 48 matches as Real Madrid won La Liga.

Turbulent France National Team Career

Benzema was a consistent goalscorer for the France national team, but from the beginning of his international career, there was always controversy. The early years featured allegations of an illegal act committed with an underage prostitute, but charges against Benzema were ultimately dropped.Benzema was left out of Raymond Domenech's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, an ill-fated campaign.

In November 2015, Benzema was arrested over his alleged involvement in the attempted blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape.

Laurent Blanc revitalised Benzema's international career and he featured at Euro 2012, also making the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad under Didier Deschamps.

However, Deschamps recalled Benzema to his squad ahead of the delayed Euro 2020 tournament. In the final friendly warm-up match, he made his first appearance for the national team in over five years.

On June 23, 2021, Benzema scored his first goals at Euro 2020 when he netted twice in a 2-2 draw against Portugal. He finished the tournament on four goals after scoring twice in France's round-of-16 loss to Switzerland.

On 13 November 2021, Benzema scored his first goals in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers with a brace in an 8–0 win over Kazakhstan as France booked their place for Qatar 2022. His brace saw him over-take David Trezeguet to become Les Bleus' fifth all-time top scorer with 35 goals. Although he was included in France's final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, on 19 November, the French Football Federation stated that Benzema would be forced to miss the tournament due to a thigh injury. Despite not taking part in the tournament, Benzema was still awarded the silver medal as he was not replaced by another player unlike Christopher Nkunku, who was replaced by Randal Kolo Muani.

On 19 December, Benzema announced his retirement from the national team.

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