His eye color is Dark Brown and his hair color is Black. Karim Benzema was born to French parents. Included in one of those appearances was his final goal of the season against Athletic Bilbao in a 5–1 win. [75] The goals brought his total tally in the pre-season with Real Madrid to five, making him the joint top scorer alongside fellow striker Raúl. “Every time we get an injury it’s a kick in the teeth. Karim Benzema, né le 19 décembre 1987 à Lyon, est un footballeur international français évoluant au poste d'avant-centre au Real Madrid CF. He has three brothers, Gressy Benzema, Sabri Benzema, and Farid Benzema. The striker did assist on goals in back-to-back weeks against Hércules in the league and Milan in the Champions League. "[147] In the team's next match after winning the award, against Sevilla, Benzema assisted on two goals in a 6–2 triumph. His grandfather, Da Lakehal Benzema, lived in the village of Tigzirt, located in the northern town of Beni Djellil in Algeria before migrating to Lyon, where he eventually settled in the 1950s. He made his debut with the team at a local tournament in the Czech Republic. [198] He became only the seventh Real Madrid player to achieve the feat. [186] It was his first goal in six matches and for this performance he was voted Man of the Match. [141][142][143] On 10 December 2011, Benzema scored the opener in Madrid's 3–1 defeat to Barcelona in the El Clásico. The Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in an attempt to blackmail his former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena in a … A keen Audi driver, Karim Benzema also owns a Q5 Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema Corporate sponsorship is a wonderful thing for a footballer. He was raised in Bron, an eastern suburb of Lyon. [36] Some of his more dazzling performances that season included a hat-trick against Metz on 15 September,[37] an equalizing goal in the 90th minute from a free kick against Derby du Rhône rivals Saint-Étienne,[38] and a goal against Lens that was nominated for goal of the season by fans. [26] A month later, Benzema scored his first professional double in a 4–0 win over Grenoble in the Coupe de France. He achieved Not known degree. How old is Karim Benzema? On 4 October 2012, Benzema scored a bicycle kick goal off a cross by Kaká in a 4–1 win against Ajax in Amsterdam. [285], Benzema was also left off the roster for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. To close out the campaign, Benzema scored another double in an 8–1 win over Almería. He is the son of Wahida Djebbara and Hafid Benzema. READ MORE: Champions League knock-out fixtures by date and time. Real went on to win the game 2–1, the second time they beat Barcelona in a week. [105] In late November, Benzema was inserted into the starting eleven following a severe back injury to Higuaín, along with the team's lack of senior strikers. [132] In the second leg, with Madrid trailing 4–3 on aggregate late in the match, Benzema scored the equalizing goal to even the tie at 4–4. [10][11][12], —Benzema on the influence of his idol, Brazilian striker Ronaldo, on his own career. [204][205] His performances were praised by manager Zinedine Zidane, who called him a legend and also compared him with Cristiano Ronaldo. Karim is the son of Hafid Benzema (father) and Wahida Djebbara (mother). [247] On 13 October, Benzema scored a double in a 6–0 win against the Faroe Islands. Na tonu ia te ia e faʻagaioia se aiga tele na mafua ai ona ia toʻa 9 fanau (8 tama ma le 1 teine). The French forward is accused of trying to blackmail former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena in 2015. [312] In 2020, Benzema started his own YouTube channel, uploading videos of his everyday life, as well as interviews and fan Q&As. [306] Benzema's father, Hafid, was born in Tigzirt, while his mother, Wahida Djebbara, was born and raised in Lyon; her family originated from Oran. 2Include UEFA Champions League Karim Benzema was born in the city of Lyon, France to French nationals of Algerian descent. Karim Benzema and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Benzema an injury doubt for Real Madrid’s clash with Atalanta, Lionel Messi: Man City deny they are in negotiations with Barcelona star, Liverpool would be ‘perfect’ step for Kylian Mbappe before Real Madrid transfer, says Jamie Carragher, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe could well be the next great rivalry. [165] He scored again one week later in a 1–0 away over Granada, assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo. • Benzema faced French judiciary for being charged with soliciting underage prostitute. [221] On 30 September 2004, Benzema was one of three goalscorers in France's 3–0 away win over Norway. Benzema was controversially left out of the squad for the 2010 World Cup, and has not played for France after being implicated in a publicised scandal involving blackmail in 2015. [306] His younger brothers Gressy and Sabri are also footballers. Benzema began the 2005–06 season under the tutelage of new manager Gérard Houllier. In the match, he started and assisted on the opening goal of the match, scored by Mesut Özil. [325] During the investigation over the blackmail plot, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls stated, "A great athlete should be exemplary. Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer, presently playing as a striker for the French national football team and the Spanish professional football club ‘Real Madrid.’ He joined the Lyon-based French football club ‘Olympique Lyonnais,’ better known as ‘Lyon,’ at the age of 9. Karim Benzema n’a plus été convoqué en équipe de France depuis octobre 2015 pour des raisons extra-sportives mais il se console avec ses performances avec son club, le Real Madrid, et surtout avec les soutiens de poids qu’il n’a cessé d’engranger ces cinq dernières années.. L’attaquant franco-algérien a perdu sa place chez les Bleus mais il a gagné la bataille de l’opinion. [226][227] On 19 May 2005, in the team's final match of the season against Slovakia, Benzema scored all four goals in a 4–1 victory. [303][304] As a practicing Muslim, he observes fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Laeticia Benzema, Celia Benzema, Lydia Benzema, Nafissa Benzema and Sofia benzema are his elder Sister. [128] The spell at the clinic was ultimately a success after the striker arrived at pre-season 8 kilograms (18 lb) lighter. [231] France won the match 2–0, which resulted in the team progressing to the Elite Round. His fathers name is hafid benzema and his mothers name is wahida. [191] Later on 6 March of the following year, Benzema made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance by playing in the 2–1 win at Parc des Princes against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of 2017–18 UEFA Champions League round of 16 as Real Madrid progressed to the next round 5–2 on aggregate. [166] After four matches without scoring (two with Real Madrid and two with France), he returned to goal-scoring form by netting twice in a 6–1 away win over Galatasaray in Champions League. [217] His lone other appearance in the competition was in a 1–0 group stage win over Spain as France went on to win the tournament defeated the same team in the final. The post was written by Khabib in reaction to the French President publicly condemning the recent murder of Samuel Paty. CESAR MANSO AFP Crónica. Indeed, Benzema's movement drew defenders away and created space for Ronaldo to make attacking runs into the centre of the area from the left wing, which essentially saw the Frenchman act as a false 9. [284] He responded on 1 June 2016 in Marca, in an interview entitled 'Benzema: "Deschamps folded due to pressure from France's racist element"'. Karim’s father Hafid was also born in Tigzirt, Algeria whereas his mother Wahida Djebbara was born and raised in Lyon. Male Kids: No.Of. A Mariano le anularon dos goles por fuera de juego y debutó Hugo Duro. [122] For his performances during the campaign, particularly during the second half, Benzema was praised by Mourinho, club officials Florentino Pérez and Emilio Butragueño, as well as national team manager Laurent Blanc. [211], On 4 October 2020, Benzema scored his 250th goal for Real Madrid in all competitions, in a 2–0 win over Levante UD. [214] On 9 December, he scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach to reach the Champions League knockout stages. Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case. [249] The match finished 0–0 and Benzema was, subsequently, criticized by the French media for his performance with newspaper Le Point declaring that Benzema was "unrecognizable" and that he "symbolized the impotence of France in the attack". The first goal he scored was Real Madrid's 300th goal in the Champions League era. He netted his first goal in September 2009 over Xerez. [128] The striker was impressive in the pre-season scoring eight goals in seven matches. [234] After surprisingly drawing 0–0 with Belarus, France faced Scotland in the final group stage match. If he is not, he has no place in the France team. Karim Benzema scored and provided two assists as Madrid made it five straight wins in all competitions by beating Eibar 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday. Karim Benzema whose complete name is Karim Mostafa Benzema was born in Lyon, France on 19 December 1987. Courtois sujeta la Liga y Casemiro … He was also nominated alongside Franck Ribéry to be featured on the French cover of the video game FIFA 09. Er startete seine Profikarriere 2004 bei Olympique Lyon. PARIS: France coach Didier Deschamps said he will "never forget" Karim Benzema's accusation that the decision to omit the striker from the Euro 2016 squad was giving in … [5][289] An atypical number 9, although he is usually deployed as a centre forward, and can operate as an out-and-out striker, Benzema is also capable of playing in several other offensive positions, and has been used on the wing, or even behind the main striker as a number 10 or deep-lying forward. He served as a ballboy during Lyon senior team matches and performed well in school being described as a student who was "discreet and respectful". I have a new home and I'm learning Spanish to understand myself better with my teammates. I've discovered your true face, and this isn't the one that said he appreciated me and wouldn't discuss the subject of team selections! The name of his home town is Lyon, France. Benzema Karim is on Facebook. Karim is the third youngest in his family of 9 kids. Lydia Halls & Event Centre provide a dynamic and exciting setting for engagement, wedding, birthday, conference, religious activities and training. Karim Benzema insists "there is a long way to go" in the LaLiga title race after Real Madrid made up ground on leaders Atletico Madrid. Zidane said he does not know how long the forward will be absent as Real’s list of injuries mounts. 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[112] Real Madrid later advanced to its 37th Copa del Rey final in club history after beating Sevilla 2–0 in the second leg. Karim Benzema knows that the door will always be open to him at Lyon should he ever wish to return, and the French club would love to make their dream a … ", "Ramadan Fasting For Real Madrid Trio Lassana, Benzema and Diarra", "Vaulx-en-Velin – Gressy, l'autre Benzema", "Sabri Benzema, plus fort que son frère? As a result of his early goals, Lyon club president Jean-Michel Aulas quelled the many transfer rumors surrounding Benzema by placing a €100 million price tag on the striker. The transfer fee was priced at €35 million with the fee rising to as much as €41 million based on incentives. [144] The goal, scored just 21 seconds into the match, was the fastest goal ever scored in a match between the two rivals. [145] Three days after his record-breaking goal, for his performances during the 2011 calendar year, Benzema was named the France Football French Player of the Year, beating out Barcelona defender Eric Abidal and Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. [94][95] Following the return of Higuaín, Benzema was relegated back to a substitute's role and finished the campaign by making eight consecutive appearances off the bench. [184] It was Benzema's tenth title with Real Madrid, and finished the competition as joint-second topscorer with two goals in two matches. [135] After going scoreless in three consecutive league matches, he scored his third league goal of the campaign against Rayo Vallecano in a 4–2 win. 2. [169], Benzema was part of Real Madrid's starting eleven in the 2014 Copa del Rey Final on 16 April at the Mestalla Stadium, and assisted Di María's opening goal before Gareth Bale hit the winner for Madrid in a 2–1 victory. Top 100 footballers of 2020 released by Marca – Barcelona’s Messi slips to 10th, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema … [138] In the club's next Champions League match against Lyon, Benzema scored again netting the opener. 3. Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer, presently playing as a striker for the French national football team and the Spanish professional football club ‘Real Madrid. His nationality is French. [133] Benzema made his league debut for Madrid in the team's 6–0 away win over Real Zaragoza. [67][68][69][70] On 9 July, Benzema successfully passed his medical and signed his contract, a six-year deal, later that afternoon. [19] Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Benzema was promoted to the club's reserve team, which was playing in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French football. https://livesportworld.com/karim-benzema-profile-family-net-worth His father’s name is Hafid Benzema and his mother’s name is Wahida Djebbara. [97] Mourinho sentiments were later echoed by incoming France national team coach Laurent Blanc who acknowledged that Benzema was "not used to working". [81] After failing to score a goal in the month of October, in the team's first match in November against Italian club Milan in the Champions League, Benzema scored the opener to give Madrid a 1–0 lead. Blanc, an admirer of Benzema, sought to build the attack around the striker and, after going almost a year without representing France, Benzema made his return to the team in its 2–1 defeat to Norway in Oslo. He returned to the starting lineup on 19 February and embarked on a run in which he scored ten goals in eight matches. The players were eventually revealed to be Franck Ribéry, Sidney Govou, Hatem Ben Arfa and Benzema. "[287], In November 2019, Benzema replied to Le Graët's comments that his career with France was over, by saying: "If you think I'm done, let me play with one of the other countries I am eligible for and we'll see". On 30 April 2013, Benzema scored one goal and assisted to Sergio Ramos against Dortmund. 3Includes Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, "Benzema deserves full credit for his transformation. He has since earned over 80 caps, including appearing and scoring in three major tournaments: the 2008 and 2012 editions of the UEFA European Championship and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored three of Real Madrid's 13 goals of the month, in which they won three matches and only conceded just one goal. [289][292][293][294][295][296][297][298], During his time at Real Madrid, Benzema has also been praised by pundits for his work-rate and tactical intelligence off the ball, as well as his positional sense and attacking movement as a forward, which often draws opposing defenders out of position, and in turn creates spaces for his teammates; as such, he formed a strong offensive partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo during the latter's time with the club. [120] It was the only match of the campaign that Real Madrid loss, in which Benzema scored. "[315] Benzema drew some criticism for these comments, as well as for his reluctance to sing the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise", before each match with the national team. [16] Following the trial, Benzema officially joined Lyon and was inserted into the club's academy. Absen Latihan. Karim Benzema Wiki Karim Benzema Image. [101] On 21 September, Benzema made a substitute appearance and scored his first goal of the season in a 3–0 home win against Espanyol. [208] On 1 March, he made his 500th appearance for Real Madrid in a 2–0 home win over Barcelona in El Clásico, becoming the fourteenth player in the club's history to achieve this milestone. [64] Benzema was a part of four of those title runs. [238][239][240][241] Despite still being eligible to represent the under-21 team until 2009, his appearance in the second leg defeat to Israel was Benzema's last with the team and he finished his under-21 career with five appearances and no goals. [274], On 11 October 2013, Benzema scored his first goal for the France national team since June 2012 in a friendly against Australia, thus ending a scoring drought for his national team which had lasted 1,222 minutes. Body Measurement: Height, Weight, Size He played as a striker who can work nicely as a winger and is noticed for the skill of the technique, style of play, and his ability to score goals. On 23 January, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win at home against Mallorca. Karim Benzema Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Family, Biography & More Karim Benzema is a French, French Footballer.Karim Benzema was born on Saturday, December 19, 1987 at Lyon, France and Zodiac Sign is Sagittarius.Karim Benzema hails from Lyon, France, religion belongs to is Islam Ethnicity: White French and nationality, French. [262] Prior to the list being unveiled, Benzema informed Radio Monte Carlo that if he was not selected he would be "very disappointed, but not killed" and "I will support the France team no matter what". [207], In February 2020, Benzema extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2022. [321][322] In November 2011, prosecutors asked for the cases against Ribéry and Benzema to be dropped, saying that the players were not aware that the escort, identified as Zahia Dehar, was 16 years old. In addition to his goalscoring, Benzema is known for his willingness and ability to drop into deeper or wider positions, and either link-up play with midfielders, or use his strength and technical ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal to provide assists for teammates, courtesy of his vision, creativity, passing, and eye for the final ball; because of his playing style, he has been described as a "nine and a half" in the media.