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Karim Benzema

French footballer (born 1987)

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Karim Benzema is a French soccer player born in 1987 who became one of the sport's most prolific strikers. He is significant for his long career at top European clubs and his role in France's national team during major international tournaments.

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Born: 1987-12-19
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Karim Mostafa Benzema (born 19 December 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Regarded as one of the best strikers of all time, he is a creative forward known for his technical skills, vision and versatility on the field, Benzema is Real Madrid's all-time second-highest goalscorer and top assist provider. He won 25 trophies with…

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Vini Jr. — Self2025
Some Shooting Stars — Self (uncredited)2024
Saudi Pro League: Kickoff — Self2024
Remontadas — Self2023
En el Corazón de La Decimocuarta — Self2023
Real Madrid: Until the End — Self2023
DECOD3D — Self2022
Los amigos de Edu2021
Benzema, Combat 4 Etoiles — Karim Benzema2019

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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:25, 12 May 2026 (UTC)

Karim Mostafa Benzema (born 19 December 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, Benzema is a creative forward known for his technical skills, vision and versatility on the field. He won 25 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles. He has scored over 500 career goals for club and country, and is Real Madrid's second-highest goalscorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and third-highest assist provider after Míchel and Paco Gento. In the Champions League, he is both the all-time French top goalscorer (90) and assist provider (29). He is also one of the few players in football history with 1,000 or more official appearances.