2009
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid recruits Karim Benzema, formerly of Lyon. The France striker moved from Lyon during Real Madrid's major summer recruitment programme.
Football player and manager history
Karim Benzema
Explore 11 football history records associated with Karim Benzema, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2009 July 9th
Real Madrid Presentation
Is presented as a Real Madrid player after joining from Lyon.
2018 May 26th
Benzema Champions League Final Opening Goal
Intercepts Loris Karius's throw and scores Real Madrid's first goal.
2020 July 16th
La Liga Title-Clinching Brace
Scores twice against Villarreal as Real Madrid mathematically secure the league championship.
2022
Benzema Ballon d’Or After Real Madrid Double
Karim Benzema receives the 2022 Ballon d’Or after leading Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory, scoring decisive knockout goals throughout the European campaign.
2022 March 9th
Paris Saint-Germain Hat-Trick
Scores a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid overturn their tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
2022 May
Golden Boot La Liga
Claims the La Liga top-scorer award with 27 goals while representing Real Madrid. The season is distinguished by leading the line as Madrid secured another Spanish title.
2022 May 28th
Benzema Champions League Top Scorer
Finishes the campaign with fifteen goals as Real Madrid become European champions.
2022 June
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 15 goals while representing Real Madrid. The season is distinguished by his hat-tricks and decisive strikes against Paris, Chelsea and Manchester City.
2022 August 10th
European Super Cup Second Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Super Cup victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
2023
Al Ittihad Arrival
After playing for Real Madrid, Karim Benzema became a Al Ittihad player in 2023. The Ballon d'Or winner arrived after a decorated career that included five Champions League titles.