Karim Benzema vs Ousmane Dembélé
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karim Benzema
France · 2007–2022 · SS
- Rank in France
- #4 of 33
- Caps · France
- 97 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
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.
Ousmane Dembélé
France · 2016– · RM
- Rank in France
- #7 of 33
- Caps · France
- 67 (as of 4 October 2026) · 13 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018 · 1× Ballon d'Or
Twenty-five first-half minutes against Norway on 26 June 2026 brought Dembélé three goals, the fastest World Cup hat-trick in seventy-two years and the first of his France career. Career record: 67 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 13 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 2018.
The careers, side by side
Karim Benzema is editorial rank 4 and Ousmane Dembélé rank 7 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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