Karim Benzema

Footballer

French Lyon, France

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Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalityFrench
Date of Birth19/12/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceLyon, France

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKarim Mostafa Benzema
Nickname(s)
  • Coco
  • King Karim
  • Benzegoal
Citizenship
  • French
  • Algerian
SchoolJean Moulin High School, Bron, France
College/UniversityDid not attend
Educational QualificationHigh School
ReligionIslam
EthnicityAlgerian of Kabyle origin
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Playing videos games on PlayStation

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight81 Kg (178 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Children
  • Ibrahim
  • Nouri
  • Son born in 2023
  • Melia
Parents
FatherHafid
MotherWahida Djebbara
Siblings
  • Gressy
  • Sabri
  • Farid
  • Lydia
  • Nafissa
  • Sofia
  • Laeticia
  • Celia

Relationships & More

Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Jenifer Yael
  • Analicia Chavez
  • Rihanna
  • Chloé de Launay
  • Cora Gauthier
  • Jordan Ozuna (2022-present)

Family

FatherHafid
MotherWahida Djebbara
Siblings
  • Gressy
  • Sabri
  • Farid
  • Lydia
  • Nafissa
  • Sofia
  • Laeticia
  • Celia
Children
  • Ibrahim
  • Nouri
  • Son born in 2023
  • Melia

Career

Football Debut ClubOn 15 January 2005 for Lyon against FC Metz
Jersey Number
  • #44, later #19 & #10 (Olympique Lyon)
  • #9 (Real Madrid, Al-Ittihad Club)
  • #10, later #19 (France)
Coach/Mentor
  • Frederic Rigolet
  • Robert Valette
  • Zinedine Zidane
PositionStriker
Records
Sixth-highest all-time top goalscorer for France37 goals in 97 matches
Fifth French player and third-oldest winner of Ballon d'Orat the age of 34 years and 302 days
Most decorated French footballer in history27 titles
Oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trickat the age of 34 years and 108 days old (on 6 April 2022 against Chelsea)
First player to hit a Champions League hat-trick against Chelseaon 6 April 2022
Guinness World Record Holder for playing in the most consecutive seasons in the UEFA Champions Leaguein 2022
First French player to win the Champions League five timeswith Real Madrid
Most Goals by a French footballer in a single Champions League season11 goals in 2021-2022 season
Fastest Goal in Saudi Super Cupon 8 April 2024 for Al Ittihad against Al Wehda after 55 seconds
Real Madrid's second-highest all-time goalscorerafter Cristiano Ronaldo
All-time French top goalscorer in Champions League90 goals
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2006: French Rookie of the Year 2007–2008: Étoile d'Or, Golden Lion for the best Lyon sportsman, UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2008: Bravo Award 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021: French Player of the Year 2015–2016, 2018–2019, 2019–2020, 2021–2022: Real Madrid Player of the Season (voted by supporters) 2018–2019, 2019–2020, 2020–2021, 2021–2022, 2022–2023: Named in La Liga Team of the Season 2019–2020: UEFA La Liga Team of the Season 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023: UNFP Best French Player Playing Abroad 2019-2020, 2021-2022: La Liga Player of the Season 2019–2020, 2020–2021, 2021–2022: La Liga Best Player (voted by Marca fans) 2019–2020, 2021–2022: Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano 2020–2021, 2021–2022: Named in ESM Team of the Year 2020-2021, 2021-2022: Onze d'Or 2020, 2021, 2022: Named in L'Équipe's Team of the Year 2020: UEFA European Championship Bronze Boot 2021: UEFA Nations League Finals Bronze Boot 2021-2022: UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award, UEFA Champions League Player of the Season 2022: Ballon d'Or, Golden Player Man Award, Madrid Sports Press Association Award (APDM), Named in FIFA FIFPRO World 11, Named in IFFHS Men's World Team, Globe Soccer Awards Men's Player of the Year Award 2023: Marca Leyenda Award
  • 2006: French Rookie of the Year 2007–2008: Étoile d'Or, Golden Lion for the best Lyon sportsman, UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2008: Bravo Award 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021: French Player of the Year 2015–2016, 2018–2019, 2019–2020, 2021–2022: Real Madrid Player of the Season (voted by supporters) 2018–2019, 2019–2020, 2020–2021, 2021–2022, 2022–2023: Named in La Liga Team of the Season 2019–2020: UEFA La Liga Team of the Season 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023: UNFP Best French Player Playing Abroad 2019-2020, 2021-2022: La Liga Player of the Season 2019–2020, 2020–2021, 2021–2022: La Liga Best Player (voted by Marca fans) 2019–2020, 2021–2022: Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano 2020–2021, 2021–2022: Named in ESM Team of the Year 2020-2021, 2021-2022: Onze d'Or 2020, 2021, 2022: Named in L'Équipe's Team of the Year 2020: UEFA European Championship Bronze Boot 2021: UEFA Nations League Finals Bronze Boot 2021-2022: UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award, UEFA Champions League Player of the Season 2022: Ballon d'Or, Golden Player Man Award, Madrid Sports Press Association Award (APDM), Named in FIFA FIFPRO World 11, Named in IFFHS Men's World Team, Globe Soccer Awards Men's Player of the Year Award 2023: Marca Leyenda Award 2025: League Player of the Year

Favourites

RapperRohff
Footballers
  • Ronaldo (Brazil)
  • Zinedine Zidane
FoodCouscous
RacerValentino Rossi
ActorDenzel Washington
Film GenresGangster films
Holiday Destination
  • Ibiza
  • Los Angeles

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Bugatti Chiron (£2.5 million)
  • Bugatti Veyron (£1.5 million)
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (£750,000)
  • Ferrari 458 Spider (£200,000)
  • Rolls Royce Wraith (£250,000)
  • Lamborghini Aventador ($425,000)
  • Audi RS6 Avant C7 ($100,000)
  • Mercedes-AMG G63 ($150,000)
  • Rolls Royce Cullinan
  • Audi Q5
  • Lamborghini Gallardo
  • Lamborghini Urus ($200,000)
Jet/Yacht Collection
  • Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen 2 ($13 million)
  • Azimut Grande 35 Metri super yacht ($7 million)
Watch Collection
  • Rolex GMT Master II Rootbeer Rose Gold 126715CHNR ($55,000)
  • Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ($200,000)
  • Richard Mille 055 Yas Marina ($690,000)
  • Richard Mille 055 Bubba Watson ($400,000)
  • Rolex Day Date 36 ($60,000)
  • Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph ($188,000)
  • Rolex Daytona ($30,000)
  • Rolex GMT Master II Sprite ($39,000)
  • Richard Mille 65-01 ($540,000)
  • Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Rainbow' Double Balance Wheel Openworked 15412BC ($700,000)
  • Rolex Daytona with a Meteorite Dial 116518LN ($106,000)
  • Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR ‘Batman’ ($10,550)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Karim Benzema's grandfather, Da Lakehal Benzema, emigrated from Tigzirt, Aït Djellil in Algeria to Lyon, France in 1950.
2. He was raised in the Terraillon area of Bron, Lyon, which has higher crime rates and is home to many immigrant families.
3. At age 8, Benzema joined SC Bron Terraillon Perle, a local club.
4. Initially chubby, he lacked confidence and kept a low profile at Lyon Academy.
5. During a match against Lyon Youth Academy, Benzema scored two crucial goals for SC Bron Terraillon.
6. At 16, he demonstrated his hard work ethic by training rigorously and boxing during off-seasons.
7. Facing teasing from senior teammates, Benzema once stood up for himself, declaring his ambitions.
8. He inked his first pro contract with Lyon in January 2005.
9. Benzema was part of the French squad that clinched the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
10. His debut Champions League goal came against Rosenborg in 2005.
11. Benzema represented France in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020.
12. He played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's success in La Liga and the Champions League.
13. In June 2023, Benzema joined Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League.
14. Known for his skills in finishing, playmaking, and as a creative forward.
15. He captains Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.
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