Karim Benzema is a French striker of exceptional technique and footballing intelligence, a forward as adept at creating chances as finishing them. He emerged at Olympique Lyonnais before joining Real Madrid, where he became one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.
For much of his time in Madrid he served the galácticos around him, only to blossom into a lead striker of world class, crowning that transformation with the Ballon d’Or in 2022 after a run of decisive Champions League performances.
Elegant, selfless and clinical, he collected a vast haul of honours at club level and remains one of the finest French forwards of the modern game.