Karim Mostafa was born to Wahid and Jebbara Benzema, the sixth of their nine children. He spent his childhood in Bron, a poor immigrant quarter of northern Lyon. In the same place, Karim began his career in football - he ran and scored for the Bron Terreion team, where he was noticed by the Lyon scouts. Thus, at the age of nine he moved to the Lions Academy, where he began his stellar ascent to the football Olympus.
At first, Karim was compared with the young David Trezeguet for his ability to play in the penalty area and avoiding defenders, and later with one of the “icons” of French football - Zidane himself. (But rather not by position on the field or skills, but because they both have Kabyle roots). While studying at the academy, Karim was not inclined to science, but with his talent and perseverance, he quickly attracted the attention of the main team, in which such football "bison" as Florent Malouda, Sylvain Wiltord and John Carew and, of course, Juninho Pernambucano became his partners … For the Weavers from 2004 to 2009, he played 112 matches and scored 43 goals, becoming a four-time champion of Ligue 1, winner of the French Cup and Super Cup. Thus, the young striker attracted the views of the European giants.
In 2009. Karim moved to Real Madrid, where at first he did not become a solid base player. But everything changed after the departure of Raul, Higuain and Morata. Karim became the "tip" of the Air Force trio, winning three LCHs in a row! Although each new coach of "galacticikos" assigned roles that were unusual for a striker. Benzema began to retreat into the depths of the field, pulling back the defenders, and thereby freeing up space for KriRo's break-ins, giving assists to his partners. Fans do not always remember Benzema with a kind word because of his misses from a meter on an empty goal, but they will always be grateful for his labor goals against Bayern and Liverpool. These important goals were scored thanks to his scoring flair (as was the case in the last winning draw of L. Ch.). At the moment, the striker has 415 matches in a white jersey and 195 goals.
A career in the French national team ended for our striker because of the scandal in the Valbuena case, during which he was accused of blackmail. It is a pity that this summer Karim was unable to lift the World Cup over his head, as did his teammate Rafael Varane. With the national team, Benzema won only at the junior level - in 2004 he became the European champion, and in 2005 he took the Meridian Cup. By the way, today's stars are also involved in these victories - masters of their craft, and then youngsters Samir Nasri, Jeremy Menez and Hatem Ben Arfa. Before the scandal and suspension, Karim managed to play 81 games for the main team, and upset opponents 27 times.
Life behind the football field
In reality, our hero, like any person, made mistakes. He never claimed to be a "saint" (unlike Bex or Zizu). True, the whole world learned about his mistakes, "thanks" to the press. Except for the blackmail case, which ended his performance for the tricolors. Benzema, along with Frank (Bilal Yusuf) Ribery, was accused of having sex with a minor. But fortunately, he escaped prison, as the court decided that they were misled and did not know about her real age. Also, the "loving" Frenchman, according to the yellow editions, spent 8000 euros on the services of the transsexual Victoria (Johnny). Refusing help, his grandmother and aunt. Like many of his colleagues, he was involved several times for drunk driving, speeding and driving without a license.
Karim behaves like a young millionaire who has everything: expensive cars, private jets, big houses and girls who change like gloves. At the same time, he does not forget about the continuation of the family, he has two children - a son Ibrahim from Kara Gaultier and a daughter Melia born from Chloe de Launa. Judging by the photos on instagram, the forward enjoys spending time with them. Now he is happy, leaving the adventures of his youth behind.
The star striker turns 31 this year. Soon, like many stellar peers, he will probably leave Madrid and go to finish the game in MLS or China. In the meantime, three times the best football player in France in 2011, 2012 and 2014. should take over the functions of the leader of attacks, in connection with the departure of Ronaldo to Juventus.
In the end, it's worth noting that bad footballers don't play for the best team in the world for 9 years. Let's enjoy his game in the new season.
