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Karim Mostafa Benzema (Arabic: كريم مصطفى بن زيما; born 19 December 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.
- 19 December 1987 (age 35)
- 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Karim Mostafa Benzema
- Lyon, France
- First Frenchman to Win Prize Since 1998
- Warm Reception For Haller
- Five-Time Winner Ronaldo Ranked 20th
- Ballon d'Or Results
Monday's ceremony in Paris saw French F1 driver Esteban Ocon arrive at the Theatre du Chatelet with the Ballon d'Or trophy in a racing car. Benzema is the first Frenchman to win the prestigious award since Zinedine Zidane in 1998. Zidane was at the event to present his countryman with the prize. 1. How Zidane went from 'the boy called Yaz' to World...
Borussia Dortmund's former West Ham striker Sebastien Haller, who has recently undergone chemotherapy for a testicular tumour,received warm applause from the audience when he walked on stage to present the Yashin Trophy to Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois for best goalkeeper. Liverpool's Alisson was second, with Ederson of Manchester City and Chelsea...
Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the award in recent years, apart from in 2018 when Croatia midfielder Luka Modric won it. Messi had already won the trophy more times than any other player and his seventh success in 2021 came after wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019. However, he was not nominated this time after an underwhelming first se...
1. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid, France). 2. Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich, Senegal). 3. Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium). 4. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona, Poland). 5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt). 6. Kylian Mbappe (Paris St-Germain, France). 7. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium). 8. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, Brazil). 9. Luka Modr...
Mar 9, 2022 · After Karim Benzema overshadowed Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 victory, is the Real Madrid striker the world's best number nine?
Oct 17, 2022 · Benzema, for months regarded as the overwhelming favorite to win the 2022 edition of the award given to the world’s best soccer player, collected his prize on Monday at the Théâtre du ...
The France striker and Ballon d'Or winner will miss the tournament in Qatar after suffering a thigh problem in training. Head coach Didier Deschamps said he would not name a replacement and hoped the team could cope with the challenge.
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Apr 12, 2022 · BBC Sport looks at Karim Benzema's prolific form for Real Madrid and how he has emerged as one of Europe's top strikers.
Jun 4, 2023 · By Emma Smith BBC Sport. 4 June 2023 European Football. Karim Benzema won his fifth and final Champions League trophy with Real Madrid in 2022. Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after...
