I watch videos of him, and try to do what he does, but it's not easy. For me, he's the best striker of all-time. "When I was younger, the way Ronaldo played had an influence on me. Benzema was controversially left out of the squad for the 2010 World Cup, and did not play for France for over five years after being implicated in a publicised scandal involving blackmail in 2015 he returned to the squad for UEFA Euro 2020. He scored his first goal in a friendly against Austria, and ranks as his nation's sixth all-time top goalscorer. He has since earned over 90 caps, including scoring in three and appearing in four major tournaments: the 2008, 20 editions of the UEFA European Championship, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. While at Real Madrid, Benzema has also been named French Player of the Year three times.Ī French international, Benzema won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and made his senior debut for France in 2007, at age 19. In 2009, Benzema was the subject of a then French record association football transfer when signed for Real Madrid in a transfer worth €35 million.Īfter struggling to establish himself in his debut season, Benzema eventually reached prominence at Real Madrid and has won thirteen trophies, including three La Liga titles, two Copas del Rey, and four UEFA Champions League titles, and ranks as the club's fourth all-time top goalscorer, as well as their all-time top assist provider. In 2008, he was named the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) Player of the Year and in the Team of the Year as he finished as the league's top goalscorer and won his fourth title and first Coupe de France. īorn in Lyon to Algerian parents, Benzema began his senior career with hometown club Olympique Lyonnais in 2005, contributing sporadically to three Ligue 1 title wins. Known for his aerial ability, workrate, playmaking and finishing, Benzema is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. Karim Mostafa Benzema (born 19 December 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Madrid and the France national team. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:50, 10 October 2021 (UTC) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:25, 27 October 2021 (UTC)
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