Karim Benzema has joined former veteran defender Marcelo as Real Madrid’s most-decorated player after winning his 25th trophy.
Benzema is getting closer than ever to becoming the most decorated player in Real Madrid history after Carlo Ancelotti’s men triumph in Copa Del Rey.
The Frenchman just needs to win one more trophy to surpass Marcelo on 25 trophies and he might likely do more next season.
Marcelo previously held that title with 25 trophies to his name, but Karim has equaled his number of trophies.
Given that the season is almost over and Madrid is just left in the Champions League – which they might win – Benzema may break that record this year.
Karim Benzema continues to add to his legendary status at Real Madrid as he matches Marcelo’s record.
Benzema clinched 25 titles with the club after lifting the Copa del Rey with a win over Osasuna at the Estadio La Cartuja.
His trophies includes 5 Champions League, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 LaLiga titles, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.
Benzema achieved this in his 14th season in Spain and his name is already in the club’s history books as the second top scorer (352), the sixth player in terms of appearances (643) and the second for the most victories (439).
Outside Real Madrid, Benzema is the current Ballon d’Or holder and he is enjoying another spectacular season and has already scored 29 goals.
Karim Benzema
Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French footballer who was born on 19 December 1987 and plays as a striker for and captains Real Madrid.
Benzema is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time. He is a creative forward renowned for his goal-scoring ability, as well as his technical skills, vision, and versatility on the field.
The Frenchman is Real Madrid’s all-time second-highest goalscorer and top assist provider as well.
Benzema has won 25 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey and five UEFA Champions League titles.
The former Lyon striker was the subject of a then-French record football transfer when he joined Real Madrid in a deal worth €35 million.
He struggled to establish himself in his debut season, he eventually achieved a consistent goalscoring rate with the club.
He was part of a highly rated trio alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale — dubbed BBC — who were integral to four Champions League wins from 2014 to 2018.
He was named in the La Liga Team of the Season for four years straight from 2018 to 2022, won La Liga Best Player twice and the Pichichi Trophy for the first time in 2022.
Benzema finished as the tournament’s top scorer as he won his fifth Champions League title in 2022.
Karim Benzema Net Worth
Benzema is a French footballer who has a net worth of $70 million and he is recognized as one of the most prolific strikers to ever don a Real Madrid jersey.
The Frenchman signed a contract with Real Madrid that nets him a whopping salary of 21.060.000,00 pounds per year.
His current market value is at 30 million pounds and he is ranked number 194 among all players worldwide.
Karim Benzema’s Stats
Karim Benzema has played 21 matches for Real Madrid this season and has scored 17 goals while providing 3 assists.
In the Champions League this season too, the Frenchman has played 7 matches (plus 1 as a sub) and has scored 4 goals and has one assist.
Though he captained Real Madrid as they won their 20th Copa del Rey trophy against Osasuna, the striker did not record any goal.
Despite not scoring in the final against Osasuna, the Frenchman won his 25th trophy for Madrid, equaling Marcelo’s record.
Will Benzema remain at Real Madrid and set new records for himself at the club, or will he leave the Santiago Bernabau this summer?
