A striker for the France national team and the Spanish club Real Madrid, Karim Benzema was born on 19 December 1987. He first got picked up by the Lyon football club’s senior team in 2004 but it was the 2007-2008 season which saw him rise as a prolific striker. His skills were soon noticed by the Spanish club Real Madrid who signed Karim after paying a transfer fee worth over €35 million. Since joining the Real Madrid, Benzema has proved to be highly reliable for the club and has played a crucial role in many of his team’s major victories. Coming towards his international career, the French striker was first called for the national team in 2007 and has gone on to represent his country in many major tournaments. While when it comes to his personal life, Karim Benzema has been in a number of romantic relationships over the years but he finally married model Cora Gauthier.
Karim Benzema Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Karim Mostafa Benzema
- Nicknames: Benzegoal, Coco
- Date of Birth: 19 December 1987
- Birthplace: Lyon, France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Professional Footballer
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Eye Color: Light Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Karim Benzema Body Measurements Height Weight Shoe Size Stats
Karim Benzema Family Details:
- Father: Hafid Benzema
- Mother: Wahida Djebbara
- Siblings: Farid Benzema (Older Brother), Sabri Benzema and Gressy Benzema (Younger Brothers), Nafisa Benzema, Sofia Benzema, Lydia Benzema, Laeticia Benzema and Celia Benzema (Older Sisters)
- Spouse Name: Cora Gauthier (Model)
- Children Name: Ibrahim (Son), Mélia (Daughter)
Karim Benzema Relationships History:
- Zahia Dehar (2008)
- Manon Marsault (2010-2013)
- Rihanna (2015)
- Chloé de Launay
- Cora Gauthier (2016)
Karim Benzema Career Highlights:
- France National Team Debut: 2007
- Shirt Number: 9
- Playing Position: Striker
Karim Benzema Distinctive Features:
- Short Hair
- Athletic Build
Karim Benzema Body Measurements:
The French striker Karim Benzema body measurements complete information is discussed below such as his weight, height, chest, waist, biceps and shoe size.
- Height in Feet: 6’ 1”
- Height in Centimeters: 185 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 80 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 176 pounds
- Chest Size: 41 inches
- Waist Size: 34 inches
- Arms/ Biceps Size: 15 inches
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
Karim Benzema Interesting Facts:
- His favorite actor is Denzel Washington.
- He has been arrested by Police multiple times.
- With just 21 seconds, he became the fastest goal scorer in an El Clasico during 2011.
