Karim Benzema signed Ballon d'OrKarim 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. He won 25 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles. He has scored over 500 career goals for club and

he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award

to December 9

his first major win after more than 20 years and 54 attempts

including in the final against Australia

his first and only major trophy in English football

The Gentlemen (2024)

who also portrayed the character in the Broadway musical adaptation

Wigan Athletic and Fulham

and the successful—but tragic—defence of his world super-middleweight title against Gerald McClellan in 1995

During this period

Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time

He has also been named in the FIFPRO World 11 six times and in the UEFA Team of the Year three times