Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema is a globally recognized footballer, celebrated for his technical prowess, vision, and prolific goal-scoring, currently captaining Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. After signing his first professional contract with Olympique Lyonnais in 2005, Karim Benzema quickly established himself as a dominant force in French football. He became a pivotal player, contributing to three consecutive Ligue 1 title victories and leading the club to its first Coupe de France title in 2008. That same year, Benzema was recognized as the Ligue 1 Player of the Year, also finishing as the league’s top goalscorer.

His remarkable 2022 culminated in winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or and the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award, alongside becoming Real Madrid’s all-time second-highest goalscorer. In 2023, Karim Benzema embarked on a new chapter, joining Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, where he swiftly assumed the club captaincy. Leading from the front, he captained Al-Ittihad to the 2024–25 Saudi Pro League title and a domestic double in 2025, while also being named the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season. His illustrious career reached another significant milestone in 2025, as his career goal tally surpassed 500.