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04 / France · 2007–2022Karim Benzema
Caps · France
97
Goals · France
37
Life
1987
Clubs
Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad
Honours
1× Ballon d'Or
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
A truly complete and elegant forward, this Real Madrid legend evolved into a talismanic figure, finally earning his well-deserved Ballon d'Or in 2022 after years of sublime performances. Career record: 97 caps and 37 goals for France; club career at Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
Career record
| 2004–2009 | Olympique Lyonnais |
| 2009–2023 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
| 2023–2026 | Al Ittihad |
| 2026–today | Al Hilal SFC |
| France | 97 caps, 37 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · France checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · France checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026
Shared the era
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Around Benzema in the almanac
One rank above: Thierry Henry at #3.
One rank below: Kylian Mbappé at #5.
France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.