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Karim Benzema

Born: December 19, 1987 (age 36)

Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)

Hometown: Lyon, France
Nationality: France French

Position: Striker
Team: Al-Ittihad (no. 9)
Karim Benzema
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Career History
Youth1996-2005Lyon
Senior2005-2009Lyon
2009-2023Real Madrid
2023-Al-Ittihad
International2007-2022France
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Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby in action on August 3, 2023
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Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby in action on August 3, 2023
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Real Madrid's Kepa Arrizabalaga in action on August 25, 2023
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