Karim Benzema
Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for and captains Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, Benzema is a creative forward known for his technical skills, vision and versatility on the field. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Karim Benzema |
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| Club number | 9 |
| Nationality |  France |
| Birth date | 19.12.1987 (age 38) |
| Country of birth | France |
| City of birth | Lyon |
| Position | forward |
| Foot | both (strongest right) |
| Contract until | 30.06.2026 |
| Market value | 6,600,000 € |
| Height/weight | 185 cm / 81 kg |
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AFC Champions League Elite 23.12.2025 |
1:0 | 1 | 1'-90' | ||||||
King Cup 29.11.2025 |
4:1 | 3 | 1'-90' | ||||||
AFC Champions League Elite 24.11.2025 |
2:4 | 2 | 1'-90' | ||||||
Pro League 21.11.2025 |
2:1 | 1 | 1'-79' | ||||||
Pro League 08.11.2025 |
0:1 | 1'-90' | |||||||
AFC Champions League Elite 04.11.2025 |
3:0 | 1 | 1'-90' |
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 AFC Champions League Elite 2025/2026 |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 King Cup 2025/2026 |
2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Pro League 2025/2026 |
6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Super Cup 2025 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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King Cup 2024/2025 |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 327 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Goal Karim Benzema 57', Al-Ittihad Jeddah-Nasaf 1:0
Goal Karim Benzema 87', Al-Ittihad Jeddah-Al-Shabab Riyadh 4:1
Goal Karim Benzema 84', Al-Ittihad Jeddah-Al-Shabab Riyadh 3:1
Goal Karim Benzema 30', Al-Ittihad Jeddah-Al-Shabab Riyadh 2:1
Goal Karim Benzema 83', Al-Duhail-Al-Ittihad Jeddah 4:2
Goal Karim Benzema 76', Al-Duhail-Al-Ittihad Jeddah 4:1
Goal Karim Benzema 24', Al-Ittihad Jeddah-Al-Riyadh 1:0
Goal Karim Benzema 66', Al-Ittihad Jeddah-Al Sharjah 2:0
Goal Karim Benzema 15', Al Nassr Riyadh-Al-Ittihad Jeddah 0:1
Karim Benzema missed penalty (Al-Fayha-Al-Ittihad Jeddah 88')
Goal Karim Benzema 60', Al-Okhdood-Al-Ittihad Jeddah 2:5
Goal Karim Benzema 51', Al-Okhdood-Al-Ittihad Jeddah 1:4
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