Karim Benzema

Following his move to Al-Hilal Saudi FC, Benzema's current-season form is down 87% on last season (Season 54→7), while his Rating eased 14→4. His peak season for form remains 2021/22 (Season 98).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Al-Hilal Saudi FC · 2nd	2	1	0	7.1	14	7
2025/26	Al-Ittihad FC · 5th	24	17	2	7.12	14	54
2024/25	Al-Ittihad FC · 1st	29	21	9	7.76	23	78
2023/24	Al-Ittihad FC · 5th	21	9	7	7.51	17	43
2022/23	Real Madrid · 2nd	24	19	3	7.49	28	64

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 17 earlier seasons in the full career.

France · international

Side	Apps	G
France	101	41

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Experienced headGoal-getting Centre-forward

K. Benzema is a 38-year-old centre-forward at Al-Hilal Saudi FC, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 2 appearances, a Season grade of 7. On long-term scout potential he's rated 4.4. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (10.5% of available minutes). He brings 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0.56 goals, 0 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Benzema.

On the season, Benzema graded 7 for current form (age-blind), on 1 goal and 0 assists in 2 appearances (0.563 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 54 → 7). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 4. At 38 Benzema is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.5 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Trending upBreakout: 2024/25Streaky

4.4

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

6.7

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

10.5%

Minutes

limited game time

0.56

Goal contrib / 90

strong end product

Output in context · Al-Hilal Saudi FC finished 2nd of 18 · a title-challenging side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.5

Goals / app

1 goal in 2 appearances (0.5 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb.

Strengths

Final-third output. 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0.56 goals, 0 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 10.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 38, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 4.4 overall — below regular-starter level. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.56 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %10.5%

Available fixtures9 of 9

Goals / 900.563

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.563

Defensive actions / 901.125

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Shot conversion %100

Shot accuracy %33.3

Pass accuracy %84

Dribble success %50

Cards / 900

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 38, Benzema sits on 0.5, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Benzema's projected Rating — 4.4 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Transfer history

€35M total transfer fees · 4 moves

Free agentAug 2026 – nowFree

Al-Hilal Saudi FCFeb 2026 – Aug 2026

Al IttihadJul 2023 – Feb 2026Free

Real MadridJul 2009 – Jul 2023€ 35M

Lyonuntil Jul 2009

About K. Benzema

Karim Mostafa Benzema is a 38-year-old centre-forward who plays for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, born on December 19, 1987 in Lyon, standing 185 cm tall. He is from France. Al-Hilal Saudi FC currently sit 2nd of 18 in the Pro League.

This season

In the current season, K. Benzema has made 2 appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists across 160 minutes, averaging a 7.1 match rating over his last 2 rated games.

Recent matches

August 20, 2026: 3-0 win away at Al-Fayha (90 minutes, 6.3 rating)
August 14, 2026: 4-2 win at home vs Al-Faisaly FC (70 minutes, 1 goal, 7.9 rating)

K. Benzema's next match is on November 3, 2026, when Al-Hilal Saudi FC face Shabab Al Ahli Dubai at home in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates K. Benzema at 4.4 with a Season form score of 6.7. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 49 career titles — among them the Saudi League and the King's Cup. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 22 recorded seasons, K. Benzema has totalled 601 club appearances with 329 goals and 78 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2019/20, with 37 appearances for Real Madrid.

K. Benzema's career has also included time at Al Ittihad, Real Madrid and Lyon.

On the international stage, K. Benzema has represented France — 101 caps and 41 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ Bayer LeverkusenRumoured

Leverkusen step up Karim Benzema pursuit

30%

will it happen

A K. Benzema move to Bayer Leverkusen is gathering pace — 3 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical). The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Bild, putting it at roughly 30% to complete.

100% credibility·11 reports·led by Bild

The reports (11)

Mixed reliability · 50%Yahoo Sports (analysis reporting on the Benzema linkage)
Reports link Karim Benzema with potential moves back to European clubs after exit from Al-Hilal; media coverage describes Leverkusen interest and collapsed Lyon talks (interest/approaches reported).
Reports link Karim Benzema with potential moves back to European clubs after exit from Al-Hilal; media coverage describes Leverkusen interest and collapsed Lyon talks (interest/approaches reported).
Low-trust source · 20%Fichajes.netConcreteNamed source
Karim Benzema has been linked with contact/interest from Bayer Leverkusen after leaving Al-Hilal (reported contact/interest, not agreed).
Karim Benzema has been linked with contact/interest from Bayer Leverkusen after leaving Al-Hilal (reported contact/interest, not agreed).
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Leverkusen 'close door' reaction after reports Benzema made contact with the club — story traces back to Ilyes Kaddouri's exclusive.
Leverkusen 'close door' reaction after reports Benzema made contact with the club — story traces back to Ilyes Kaddouri's exclusive.
Mixed reliability · 63%BildConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes denies Leverkusen are pursuing Benzema, saying the squad is complete (reaction to reports of contact).
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes denies Leverkusen are pursuing Benzema, saying the squad is complete (reaction to reports of contact).
Mixed reliability · 50%4-4-2 (Bundesliga coverage)
Reports that Benzema is a topic in the Bundesliga after leaving Al‑Hilal, based on DZfoot / Ilyes Kaddouri's reporting of contact with Leverkusen.
Reports that Benzema is a topic in the Bundesliga after leaving Al‑Hilal, based on DZfoot / Ilyes Kaddouri's reporting of contact with Leverkusen.
Mixed reliability · 50%Antena Sport (Romania)
Report that Benzema is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen, citing Ilyes Kaddouri's X post; notes ambassador contract with Saudi Pro League to 2030 is an obstacle.
Report that Benzema is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen, citing Ilyes Kaddouri's X post; notes ambassador contract with Saudi Pro League to 2030 is an obstacle.
Low-trust source · 30%FussballTransfers (Germany)ConcreteNamed source
Multiple outlets report that contact took place between Benzema and Leverkusen (source: Ilyes Kaddouri); Leverkusen say squad is complete.
Multiple outlets report that contact took place between Benzema and Leverkusen (source: Ilyes Kaddouri); Leverkusen say squad is complete.
Low-trust source · 30%90min (Germany/Europe edition)
Coverage of the Benzema–Leverkusen rumours and Leverkusen's denial; frames story as originating from DZfoot / Ilyes Kaddouri's claim of contact.
Coverage of the Benzema–Leverkusen rumours and Leverkusen's denial; frames story as originating from DZfoot / Ilyes Kaddouri's claim of contact.
Mixed reliability · 50%TransferGrapevine (aggregation / transfer tracker)
TransferGrapevine summary: reports that talks/opened interest between Bayer Leverkusen and Karim Benzema per Ilyes Kaddouri.
TransferGrapevine summary: reports that talks/opened interest between Bayer Leverkusen and Karim Benzema per Ilyes Kaddouri.
Low-trust source · 27%Yahoo Sports (syndicated coverage)Denial
News roundup reporting Leverkusen denied interest after DZfoot's Ilyes Kaddouri claimed contact — Yahoo Sports (syndicated) covers the denial and the initial claim.
News roundup reporting Leverkusen denied interest after DZfoot's Ilyes Kaddouri claimed contact — Yahoo Sports (syndicated) covers the denial and the initial claim.
Mixed reliability · 50%Ilyes Kaddouri / DZfoot (reported via his X account)
Exclusive: Ilyes Kaddouri reports direct contact was established between Karim Benzema and Bayer Leverkusen (Benzema discussed the project with Moussa Diaby and Lucas Vázquez).
Exclusive: Ilyes Kaddouri reports direct contact was established between Karim Benzema and Bayer Leverkusen (Benzema discussed the project with Moussa Diaby and Lucas Vázquez).

Profile

Season stats

Also this season

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Al-Hilal Saudi FC finished 2nd of 18 · a title-challenging side

Strengths

Watch points