Benzema was defended by his compatriot Zinedine Zidane, who admitted "after two months, I was also criticized" and that Benzema was "a talented player and talented players in Madrid must win".

Karim Benzema, 38, from France Al-Ittihad Club, since 2023 Centre-Forward Market value: €6.00m * 19/12/1987 in Lyon, France

Dec 19, 1987 · All the information and career of Karim Benzema, historical Real Madrid football player. Statistics, honours, images and videos.

Jan 10, 2026 · Al-Ittihad director Ramon Planes believes the club's captain and star striker Karim Benzema will extend his stay in Saudi Arabia. The 38-year-old's contract is set to expire in June 2026 ...

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Oct 16, 2025 · Benzema is a four-time French Player of the Year and won the 2022 Ballon d'Or as the world's best men's player.