Karim Benzema

In July 2009, after another season at Lyon, Benzema moved to Real Madrid for €35 million ($50 million). A six-year contract was signed with the Spanish club. After spending his first season in the heat of the fight for a place in the starting lineup, Karim managed to get it, subsequently spending 10 seasons in Real Madrid. Together with the club, Benzema won 18 trophies, including four Champions League cups. Three times he was named "Football Player of the Year in France" in 2011, 2012 and 2014.

Karim Mostafa Benzema (born December 19, 1987, Lyon) is a French footballer, striker and vice-captain of the Spanish club Real Madrid. French national team player.

The first football club in Benzema's life was Bron Terraion, in the system of youth teams of which he ended up as a child. In 1996, he joined the Lyon Olympique, first becoming involved in the first team of this team in 2004. He made his professional debut in the 2004/05 season. As part of the French team, he won four Ligue 1 league titles in a row. In the 2007/08 season, Benzema became a starter and had a successful year, scoring over 30 goals in all competitions. At the end of this season, he was named "Football Player of the Year in France according to the NPSF", and also included in the "Team of the Year" according to the NPSF. In addition, Benzema received the Bravo trophy for his performances.