Which club is Benzema with?
Where is Benzema now?
Benzema is now with Jeddah United Football Club in the Saudi League. Benzema moved from Lyon to play for Real Madrid at the end of the 2008-09 season for a transfer fee of 35 million euros. Benzema has been playing with his current team for 13 years, including 44 goals in the 2021-22 season, and has appeared in a total of 46 matches. Benzema's goal-scoring stats rank third in the team's history, with Raul and Crowe being the top two. During Benzema's playing period Real Madrid also succeeded in impacting the league triple crown, which can not be separated from Benzema's stable play, in June 2023 Benzema and Real Madrid contract expires, joined the Saudi League Jeddah United Football Club.
Benzema is a talented player, since his debut to create a number of records. Benzema seventeen years old in Lyon officially debut, the second year after the transfer to Real Madrid, Benzema in the world war match to create the fastest goal record, the opening only twenty-one seconds a foot shot into the Barcelona goal. In 2017 Benzema created another record, 16-17 season of the Champions League one-eighth final field, Benzema shot into the individual in the Champions League field of the 51st goal, he became in the Champions League field of the most goals scored by the French. 17-18 season Real Madrid successfully killed in the final, Benzema became the Champions League of the absolute field of the goal scored by the second French.
Karim Mostafa Benzema was born on December 19, 1987 in Lyon, France. With a height of 185cm and a weight of 81.2kg, he can play as a center forward, left winger and right winger. Below is an overview of his career:
Lyon period (2004-2009):
First appearance: In 1996, at the age of nine, Benzema joined the Lyon youth academy; in 2004, he played in the U17 European Championships, which he helped France win; on January 15, 2005, Benzema made his professional debut as a substitute for Pierre in Lyon's match against Metz, contributing an assist; and on April 2, made his first professional start in Lyon's 1-0 defeat against Metz. On April 2, he made his first professional start in Lyon's 1-0 win over Metz. He made six appearances that season, helping Lyon win their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title.
Growing: Benzema became the youngest Frenchman to score in the Champions League when he scored his debut goal on December 6, 2005, at the age of 17 years and 352 days, against Rosenborg in the UEFA Champions League, and on March 4, 2006, he scored his league debut against Ajaccio in Lyon. In the 2007-08 season, Benzema became the team's leading striker, scoring 31 goals in 52 matches, including 20 in Ligue 1, winning the Golden Boot and helping Lyon win their first-ever double, as well as being named MVP of Ligue 1, being named to the league's best XI of the season, and being named to the Ballon d'Or waiting list. 2008-09, Benzema scored 17 goals in Ligue 1, and was named to the Ligue 1 Football League's first ever double. In the 2008-09 season, Benzema scored 17 goals in Ligue 1, ranking 3rd in the top scorer list, and scored 23 goals in 47 appearances for Lyon in all competitions.
Real Madrid period (2009 - 2023):
Adaptation: In the summer of 2009, Benzema joined La Liga giants Real Madrid for £35 million. At the beginning of his career, he faced competition for positions and adaptation problems, but gradually showed his strength. In his first season, he had a good performance in some matches, such as helping Real Madrid open the scoring in the Champions League against AC Milan.
BBC combination period: 2013 - 14 season, Real Madrid signed Bale, with C Luo and Benzema to form the front attack group "BBC" combination. This combination in the European field of play in a big kill, for real horse won a lot of honors. Benzema in this period not only can score, but also can create opportunities for teammates, become an important part of the team's offensive system.
Peak Performance: The 2021 - 22 season was one of Benzema's peak seasons, as he scored 15 goals and assisted 2 times in 12 Champions League appearances, winning the Champions League Golden Boot and helping Real Madrid to the Champions League title. His stellar performances also earned him numerous individual accolades, including the 2022 Ballon d'Or and the Globe and Ballon d'Or Men's Footballer of the Year. During his time at Real Madrid, Benzema helped the team win five Champions League titles.
Jeddah Union Period (2023 - present):
New challenge: In June 2023, Benzema joined Saudi League champions Jeddah United on a contract until 2026. He continued his soccer career in the Saudi League, remaining a key player for the team despite facing a different league environment and competition.
