Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Karim Mostafa Benzema |
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| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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| Hometown | Lyon, France |
| School | Jean Moulin High School, Bron, France |
| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
| Religion | Islam |
| Ethnicity | Algerian of Kabyle origin |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Weight | 81 Kg (178 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Family
| Father | Hafid | ||||
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| Mother | Wahida Djebbara | ||||
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Career
| Profession | Footballer | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Football Debut Club | On 15 January 2005 for Lyon against FC Metz | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Rapper | Rohff |
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| Food | Couscous |
| Racer | Valentino Rossi |
| Actor | Denzel Washington |
| Film Genres | Gangster films |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/karimbenzema/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/KarimBenzema | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@KarimBenzema |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Karim Benzema's grandfather, Da Lakehal Benzema, emigrated from Tigzirt, Aït Djellil in Algeria to Lyon, France in 1950. | |
| He was raised in the Terraillon area of Bron, Lyon, which has higher crime rates and is home to many immigrant families. | |
| At age 8, Benzema joined SC Bron Terraillon Perle, a local club. | |
| Initially chubby, he lacked confidence and kept a low profile at Lyon Academy. | |
| During a match against Lyon Youth Academy, Benzema scored two crucial goals for SC Bron Terraillon. | |
| At 16, he demonstrated his hard work ethic by training rigorously and boxing during off-seasons. | |
| Facing teasing from senior teammates, Benzema once stood up for himself, declaring his ambitions. | |
| He inked his first pro contract with Lyon in January 2005. | |
| Benzema was part of the French squad that clinched the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. | |
| His debut Champions League goal came against Rosenborg in 2005. | |
| Benzema represented France in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020. | |
| He played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's success in La Liga and the Champions League. | |
| In June 2023, Benzema joined Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League. | |
| Known for his skills in finishing, playmaking, and as a creative forward. |
