Karim Benzema

50 Top Soccer Player their trade today, based on a combination of current form, potential and overall ability.  Ranking  determined by a panel of contributors to ESPN's soccer.

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Karim Benzema   Rank Player 44

Profile
Birth name                  Karim Benzema
Birth date                    December 19, 1987
Birth place                  Lyon, France
Height                        1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position           Striker
Current club                Real Madrid
Number                      9
National team             France

Biography
Karim Benzema  is a French international footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga. He primarily plays as a striker whose influence can extend out to the wings and is known for his technical ability, powerful style of play, and vast goal-scoring ability.  He is described as an "immensely-talented striker" who is "strong and powerful" and "a potent finisher from inside the box".

Karim Benzema is a Muslim, like Zinedine Zidane, Karim Benzema is also a French player Algerian descent. Benzema is typical of an effective striker, has above-average skill, and scoring great instincts, an advantage of 24-year-old striker. Karim Benzema was born in Lyon, France, on December 19, 1987.

Championship. Benzema made his senior international debut in March 2007 in a friendly match against Austria. On his debut, he scored his first international goal in a 1–0 win. Benzema has represented France at one major international tournament; UEFA Euro 2008. He made two appearances in the competition against Romania and Italy in the group stage.

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Talented striker who has all the physical tools, pace, power and shooting ability with either foot. Seems to function better as the lead striker as opposed to a supporting role.