Karim Benzema

France · Second striker (Striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2018-2023

Complete number nine combining link-up play with composed finishing

Nicknames KB9, Benz

83.3OVR#34 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Everyone can have their opinion on who is the best No.9 in the world and for me it's Karim.”
— Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid coach · 2018 · source

Category averages

  • Speed76.2
  • Shooting85.1
  • Passing82.1
  • Ball Control89.7
  • Movement80.8
  • Football IQ91.0
  • Defending Skill32.5
  • Physical80.7
  • Mental84.3
  • Career86.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Link-up Play96
  2. Finishing93
  3. First Touch93
  4. Possession92
  5. Press Resistance92
  6. Attacking Positioning92
  7. Decision Making92
  8. Spatial Awareness92
  9. Tactical Creativity92
  10. Big-Game Temperament92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.2

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball75
  • Knock-on & Run64
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 85.1

  • Finishing ●93
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys90
  • Curve88
  • Penalties ●86
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 82.1

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play96
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 89.7

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession92
  • First Touch93
  • Skills & Tricks88
  • Weak Foot85
  • Press Resistance92

Movement 80.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement91
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 91.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 32.5

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle35
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 80.7

  • Strength82
  • Stamina78
  • Agility82
  • Balance82
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression70

Mental 84.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 86.2

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements87
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
19 December 1987
Height
185 cm
Weight
81 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2005–now
Prime
2018-2023

Club career

  • 2004–2009 Lyon
  • 2009–2023 Real Madrid
  • 2023–now Al-Ittihad

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

2022

European Cup / Champions League 5

2014 Real Madrid · 2016 Real Madrid · 2017 Real Madrid · 2018 Real Madrid · 2022 Real Madrid

UEFA Nations League 1

2021 France

League title · Ligue 1 Lyon 4

2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 4

2011–12, 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22

League title · Saudi Pro League Al-Ittihad 1

2024–25

Club World Cup 5

2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022

UEFA Super Cup 4

2014, 2016, 2017, 2022

Copa del Rey 3

2010–11, 2013–14, 2022–23

Coupe de France 1

2007–08

Supercopa de España 4

2012, 2017, 2020, 2022

Trophée des Champions 2

2006, 2007

UEFA Men's Player of the Year 1

2021–22

Pichichi Trophy 1

2021–22

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 1

2007–08

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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