Karim Benzema Biography:

Karim Benzema born on December 19th, 1987 is an upcoming French footballer. Being an Algerian descent Karim Benzema was asked to play in the Algerian national team. But Karim Benzema refused and decided to play in the French national team.

Karim Benzema grew up playing football from an early age and perfected his skills as a striker and a winger capable of playing on both wings. Karim Benzema at age eight made his debut in football in 1995 and played in Bron Terraillon Youth Club. The following year he moved to Olympique Lyonnais and played in the youth team until he graduated to senior team of the same club in 2004 at age seventeen. This amazing striker Karim Benzema playing in the central scored an incredible 10 goals in 10 games.

After spending several years in youth teams Karim Benzema donned his first cap for French national team in March 2007 in a friendly against Austria. Displaying his amazing football skills he scored a lone goal and gifted his side a beautiful win. Karim Benzema thus cemented his place in the French national team as a regular.

Karim Benzema Profile:

Full Name: Karim Benzema
Birth Date: December 19, 1987
Birth Place: Lyon, France
Nationality: French
2nd Nationality: Algerian
Height: 6′ (1.83 m)
Weight: 73 kg
Club: Lyon
Position: Striker [C]
Number: 10
Contract Expires: June 2012
Previous Clubs: none
International Debut: March 2007, vs Austria
Caps: 4
Goals: 1
World Cups: none

Karim Benzema Honors & Awards:

French Ligue 1 (2005, 2006, 2007)
French Trophée des champions (2006, 2007)

Karim Benzema Career Highlights:

Senior Clubs:
Years Club Appearances Goals
2004- Lyon 60 19

National Team:
Years Team Appearances Goals
2007- France 8 3