Karim Benzema
Born: December 19, 1987 (age 36)
Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)
Hometown: Lyon, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Striker
Team: Al-Ittihad (no. 9)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1996-2005 | Lyon |
| Senior | 2005-2009 | Lyon |
| 2009-2023 | Real Madrid | |
| 2023- | Al-Ittihad | |
| International | 2007-2022 | France |
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England vs. Brazil combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of players set to represent the two nations this week.
18:27
Arsenal, Manchester United 'interested in Real Madrid's Rodrygo'
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo emerges as a summer transfer target for Manchester United and Arsenal, according to a report.
12:58
Preview: Al Fateh vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Fateh and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 18:07
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's AFC Champions League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 02:52
Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's AFC Champions League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 19:56
Tottenham Hotspur 'will not entertain Son Heung-min offers amid Saudi links'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have no plans to entertain offers for Son Heung-min, who is preparing to enter formal discussions over a contract renewal in North London.
Feb 26, 23:42
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Luka Modric's Real Madrid future is in his hands'
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti claims that Luka Modric will make the final the decision on his future at the club, with the midfielder's contract expiring in June.
Feb 26, 12:36
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al Wahda - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Wahda, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 19:12
Karim Benzema insists he is happy at Al Ittihad amid transfer talk
Al Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has refuted claims of being discontented in Saudi Arabia and has stated that he has no conflicts with manager Marcelo Gallardo.
Feb 24, 18:10
Al-Ittihad to move for Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min this summer?
Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad reportedly want to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min as well as Liverpool's Mohamed Salah this summer.
Feb 22, 13:19
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Navbahor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's AFC Champions League clash between Al Ittihad and Navbahor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 06:14
Luis Suarez reveals how he stopped Arsenal from signing Karim Benzema
Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez claims that he played a role in preventing Karim Benzema from swapping Real Madrid for Arsenal in 2014.
Feb 19, 15:39
Florentino Perez 'announces Kylian Mbappe signing to Real Madrid squad'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez allegedly tells the Blancos squad that Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe is joining the club this summer.
Feb 17, 23:22
Chelsea's Raheem Sterling 'rejected £900k-a-week Saudi Arabia offer'
Raheem Sterling is reportedly committed to Chelsea after rejecting a £900k-a-week offer from the Saudi Pro League during the summer transfer window.
Feb 16, 23:47
Where could Kylian Mbappe end up after Paris Saint-Germain exit decision?
Sports Mole looks at Kylian Mbappe's potential next destinations ahead of the 25-year-old's imminent exit from Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 15, 18:36
Real Madrid-linked Kylian Mbappe 'open to Arsenal move'
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, is reportedly open to the possibility of joining Arsenal this summer.
Feb 14, 18:28
Real Madrid 'monitoring Rasmus Hojlund's form at Manchester United'
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund emerges as a possible transfer target for Real Madrid, according to a report.
Feb 14, 09:57
Arsenal 'looking to sell Kai Havertz this summer'
Arsenal reportedly plan to entertain summer bids for £65m arrival Kai Havertz, whom they have already lost patience with due to a string of poor displays.
Feb 13, 17:42
Preview: Navbahor vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's AFC Champions League clash between Navbahor and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 06:15
Kylian Mbappe 'wants £43m-a-year salary at Real Madrid'
Kylian Mbappe allegedly informs Real Madrid that he wants wages of £43m a year in order to join the club from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
Feb 7, 14:27
Al-Nassr 'ready to offer Manchester United's Raphael Varane £50m-a-year contract'
Al-Nassr are reportedly set to offer Manchester United defender Raphael Varane a £50m-a-year contract to try to lure the 30-year-old to Saudi Arabia.
Feb 6, 14:38
Karim Benzema 'to stay in Saudi Arabia despite Premier League interest'
Karim Benzema will be staying with Al-Ittihad until at least the summer despite talk of interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, according to a report.
Jan 31, 09:07
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Van Dijk calms fears over Liverpool future, Wolves sign Lemina
Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Wednesday, January 31.
Jan 31, 06:03
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe 'to make decision on future within two weeks'
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe reportedly plans to make a decision on his future within the next two weeks.
Jan 30, 15:11
La Liga president talks up Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid move
La Liga president Javier Tebas suggests that it is more likely than not that Kylian Mbappe leaves Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid in the summer.
Jan 30, 09:16
Erik ten Hag rules out Manchester United signing a striker in January
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says that his club will not be signing a new striker before the end of the January transfer window.
Jan 26, 14:00
Karim Benzema's brother dismisses Real Madrid speculation
Karim Benzema's brother dismisses suggestions that the Al-Ittihad forward could return to Real Madrid on loan this month.
Jan 26, 13:20
Kylian Mbappe 'receives official offer from Real Madrid'
Real Madrid reportedly make an official approach to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer in the summer.
Jan 26, 09:17
Anthony Martial injury 'ends Manchester United's chances of selling him this month'
Anthony Martial is allegedly now set to remain with Manchester United until the end of the campaign due to his groin injury.
Jan 25, 14:38
Manchester United 'not expected to sign Anthony Martial replacement in January'
Manchester United reportedly have no plans to sign an alternative to the injured Anthony Martial during the January transfer window.
Jan 25, 09:39
Manchester United 'turn down chance to sign Karim Benzema'
Manchester United reportedly turn down the chance to sign former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Jan 25, 00:29
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial undergoes groin operation
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial will be out "for about 10 weeks", having undergone a groin operation.
Jan 24, 12:38
Omar Berrada to help Manchester United sign Karim Benzema ahead of deadline?
Manchester United's new CEO Omar Berrada could help the Red Devils sign Al-Ittihad centre-forward Karim Benzema, according to a report.
Jan 24, 12:20
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man Utd revive Benzema interest, Barca close in on Greenwood
Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Wednesday, January 24.
Jan 24, 06:03
Arsenal, Chelsea-linked Karim Benzema 'in talks over Lyon return'
Al-Ittihad forward Karim Benzema is allegedly in talks regarding a sensational return to former club Lyon, amid speculation regarding Premier League interest.
Jan 23, 09:36
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: West Ham agree Kalvin Phillips terms, Arsenal closing in on Zubimendi
Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Tuesday, January 23.
Jan 23, 06:03
Real Madrid, Manchester City 'interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz'
Real Madrid and Manchester City are reportedly keen on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, with the German attracting interest from Bayern Munich.
Jan 20, 00:23
Karim Benzema wages 'likely to scupper Arsenal, Chelsea move'
Arsenal and Chelsea will struggle to sign Karim Benzema before the end of the January transfer window due to his wages at Al-Ittihad, according to a report.
Jan 19, 14:10
Saudi Pro League clubs 'readying fresh Mohamed Salah approach in summer'
Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are allegedly preparing to make another approach for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in the summer.
Jan 19, 09:55
Arsenal 'join race for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise'
Arsenal are reportedly set to rival a number of top Premier League clubs for the signature of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
Jan 18, 18:02
