Karim Benzema Trivia
How much do you really know about Karim Benzema?
Test your knowledge of Karim Benzema's career, records, and Champions League performances with this in-depth quiz.
Who Is Karim Benzema?
Karim Benzema is a French forward who spent 14 seasons at Real Madrid, becoming one of the most decorated players in the club's history. Born on December 19, 1987 in Lyon, he joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyonnais in 2009 and departed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad in 2023. His stunning individual campaign in 2021/22 — a Champions League and La Liga double for Real Madrid — earned him the Ballon d'Or, the first Frenchman to win it since Zinedine Zidane in 1998.
Benzema in the Champions League
Benzema won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) and retired from the club as the competition's fourth all-time top scorer, with around 90 goals. His masterpiece came in the 2021/22 knockout rounds: a hat-trick against PSG in the Round of 16, four goals over two legs against Chelsea in the quarterfinals (including a first-leg hat-trick), and three more against Manchester City in a dramatic semifinal — 15 goals in that campaign alone, 10 of them in the knockout phase, as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Champions League titles did Benzema win?
5, all with Real Madrid: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
Why did Benzema win the 2022 Ballon d'Or?
His 2021/22 season — 44 goals in all competitions and a decisive Champions League knockout run with hat-tricks against PSG and Chelsea — delivered Real Madrid the title and Benzema the individual award.
Where does Benzema rank on the Champions League's all-time scoring list?
4th, with roughly 90 goals across his Real Madrid career.
How many questions are in the Benzema trivia quiz?
20 free questions on his career, records and that unforgettable 2021/22 Champions League run.