Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Spanish club Real Madrid and the France national team. He was born on 19th December 1987. He is known for his aerial ability, work rate, play-making, and finishing. Benzema is regarded as one of the best strikers in world football.
Due to some dispute, he was out of the French National Team for quite a while but he made his comeback this year in the Euros 2020 and delivered for the team as it was expected. He is currently having a great season with Real Madrid as he has managed to score 42 goals and assist 13 goals for his team during the 2021-22 season.
What is Karim Benzema's nationality?
Karim Benzema was born and brought up in Lyon, France. That makes him a French citizen. His performance caught the eye of Lyon. Benzema then started his professional football career in Lyon in 1996.
He was born to his father Hafid Benzema and his mother Wahida Djebbara. His grandfather Lakehal Benzema migrated from Algeria to France in the 1950s.
What is Karim Benzema's religion?
Benzema comes from an Algerian Muslim family, and his uncle is an imam in the village from where his grandfather emigrated.
He fasted during Ramadan, despite having to practice and play matches in the relentless heat of the Spanish summer. He was spotted at a mosque in Singapore. And he prays for his fellow athletes in need.
Fasting during Ramadan with a schedule like that has to count for something; it appears that he’s a devoted Muslim.
Karim Benzema's family
It seems that the Benzema family is quite big. Cora Gauthier, wife of Real Madrid striker, is a model and works for clothing and shoe brands. After dating for more than one year, Cora Gauthier got married to her husband Karim Benzema in December 2016. She became a parent of her first son named Ibrahim Benzema on 5th May 2017.
Cora is also the stepmother of Melia. Melia is the daughter of Karim Benzema from his past relationship. At present, she is having a happy life with her family.
He has three brothers named Farid, Sabri, and Gressy and five sisters named Laeticia, Lydia, Sofia, Celia, and Nafissa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Karim Benzema play World Cup 2022?
Karim Benzema is set to miss the entirety of the 2022 World Cup after suffering a quadriceps injury during training that ruled him out of the tournament.
Is Karim Benzema Tunisian?
Karim Benzema is a French national who was born in Lyon.
Is Karim Benzema Algerian?
While he was born in France, Karim Benzema comes from a family of Algerians. His grandfather and father were both born in Algeria while his mother was born and raised in Lyon.
Why does Benzema play with a bandaged hand?
The bandage on Karim Benzema's right hand is not a superstition. Rather it arises from a finger injury he suffered in 2019 and he has opted to not undergo surgery for it as it would mean he would miss a lot of time.
