Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo are two football legends with unique careers.
Benzema, from France, started at Lyon in 2005 and joined Real Madrid in 2009 for €35 million. He struggled early on but later became a key player, winning five Champions League titles and becoming Madrid’s top scorer after Ronaldo left.
Ronaldo, from Portugal, began at Sporting CP and moved to Manchester United in 2003. He joined Real Madrid in 2009 for €94 million, breaking records and winning five Ballon d’Ors. After playing for Juventus and Manchester United, he now plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Benzema faced challenges with France but returned in 2020, finishing with 97 caps and 37 goals. Ronaldo became the top international scorer with over 130 goals, leading Portugal to win the 2016 European Championship and 2019 Nations League.
Both players have made huge impacts in football, with Benzema known for his skills and Ronaldo for his goal-scoring and global influence.
Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
In this article, we compare Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo’s stats to see who is the best Footballer.
Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo All-Time Stats
Karim Benzema has a successful career, starting at Lyon in 2005 and joining Real Madrid in 2009 for €35 million. He formed the “BBC” trio with Ronaldo and Bale, winning foive Champions League titles. After Ronaldo left, Benzema became the top scorer for Madrid and won the Ballon d’Or in 2022. He scored over 430 club goals and 37 goals for France, with a total of over 470 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest players ever, began at Sporting CP and then moved to Manchester United in 2003. In 2009, he joined Real Madrid for €94 million, breaking records and winning four Champions League titles. He has scored over 730 club goals and 130 goals for Portugal, with a total of over 900 goals in his career.
| TOTALS | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 981 | 1250 |
| Goals | 478 | 907 |
| Ratio | 0.48 | 0.72 |
| Assists | 221 | 287 |
| Penalty | 42 | 153 |
| Free Kick | 3 | 64 |
| Hat Tricks | 11 | 66 |
| Trophies | 34 | 33 |
| Ballon d’Or | 1 | 5 |
| European Golden Shoe | – | 4 |
Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo Stats – Season 2024/2025
Here are Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo’s stats for the 2024/2025 season
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 13 |
| Goals | 8 | 9 |
| Assists | 1 | 3 |
Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo Goals, Assists & Trophies at Club Level
Karim Benzema has a great career with Lyon, Real Madrid, and now Al-Ittihad. He scored over 440 goals and 200 assists. He won three Ligue 1 titles with Lyon, four La Liga titles, and five Champions League trophies with Real Madrid. After Ronaldo left, Benzema became the main striker, winning many more titles including three Spanish Super Cups and four FIFA Club World Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo has played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now Al Nassr. He has scored over 770 goals and 240 assists. Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, two La Liga titles, and two Serie A titles. He also won five Champions League titles and many other trophies, including four FIFA Club World Cups.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 834 | 1034 |
| Goals | 441 | 774 |
| Assists | 201 | 243 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 137′ | 109′ |
| Minutes Played | 60.481′ | 83.437” |
| Trophies | 32 | 31 |
Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo Goals, Assists & Trophies at National Level
Karim Benzema has scored 37 goals and made over 20 assists in 97 games for France. After missing some years due to off-field issues, he returned in 2021 and helped France win the UEFA Nations League.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in international football with over 130 goals and more than 210 caps. He led Portugal to victory in the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League, making him one of the greatest international players.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 97 | 216 |
| Goals | 37 | 133 |
| Assists | 20 | 45 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 172′ | 129′ |
| Minutes Played | 6.359′ | 17.012′ |
| Trophies | 2 | 2 |
Who’s More Impressive in the World Cup? Goals, Assists & Trophies
Karim Benzema played in only one World Cup in 2014, where he scored 3 goals and assisted 2, helping France reach the quarter-finals. He missed the 2018 tournament when France won the title due to off-field issues.
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, has appeared in five World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022), scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. Though he hasn’t won the World Cup, his consistent performance, leadership, and impact on Portugal’s journey through multiple tournaments make him stand out in World Cup history.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 22 |
| Goals | 3 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 2 |
| Penalty | 1 | 3 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 150′ | 221′ |
| Minutes Played | 450′ | 1.764′ |
| World Cup | – | – |
Who’s More Impressive in EURO? Goals, Assists & Trophies
Karim Benzema has played in three EUROs (2012, 2016, and 2020), scoring 4 goals and assisting 2 in 10 matches. His best performance was in 2016 when France reached the final but lost to Portugal, leaving Benzema without an EURO title.
Cristiano Ronaldo has played in six EUROs (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024), scoring 14 goals and providing 8 assists in 30 matches. His biggest achievement came in 2016 when he led Portugal to their first EURO title, scoring in the final and playing a key role throughout the tournament.
Ronaldo’s goal record and leadership in winning the EURO make him the most impressive player in this comparison.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 30 |
| Goals | 4 | 14 |
| Assists | 2 | 8 |
| Penalty | 1 | 3 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 216′ | 189′ |
| Minutes Played | 863′ | 2.641” |
| EURO | – | 1 |
Who’s More Impressive in Champions League? Goals, Assists & Trophies
Karim Benzema has scored over 90 goals and provided 30+ assists in more than 140 Champions League appearances, winning 5 titles with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022). His key contribution came in the 2022 final.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 140 goals and provided 45+ assists in 180+ Champions League matches, playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He has also won 5 titles, with his best years at Real Madrid from 2014 to 2018.
Ronaldo’s higher goal tally and consistent performances make him the more impressive player in the Champions League compared to Benzema.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 152 | 183 |
| Goals | 90 | 140 |
| Assists | 30 | 48 |
| Penalty | 3 | 19 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 124′ | 114′ |
| Minutes Played | 11.123′ | 15.938” |
| Champions League | 5 | 5 |
Who’s More Impressive in La Liga? Goals, Assists & Trophies
Karim Benzema has scored over 230 goals and provided 110+ assists in more than 430 appearances for Real Madrid, winning 4 La Liga titles (2012, 2017, 2020, 2022). His consistent performances, especially in the 2021-2022 season, have been key to Madrid’s success.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 311 goals and provided 90+ assists in 292 appearances for Real Madrid, winning 2 La Liga titles (2012 and 2017). His incredible goal-scoring ability and impact on the team make him the most impressive player in La Liga overall.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 439 | 292 |
| Goals | 238 | 311 |
| Assists | 119 | 95 |
| Penalty | 25 | 61 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 135′ | 81′ |
| Minutes Played | 32.047′ | 25.113′ |
| La Liga | 4 | 2 |
Who’s More Impressive in Ligue 1/Serie A? Goals, Assists & Trophies
Karim Benzema began his career at Lyon in Ligue 1, scoring 43 goals and providing 23 assists in 112 appearances. He helped Lyon win 4 Ligue 1 titles, playing a key role in their success.
Cristiano Ronaldo played 2 seasons in Serie A with Juventus, scoring 81 goals and providing 12 assists in 98 matches. He helped Juventus win 2 Serie A titles during his time in Italy.
Benzema’s impact in Ligue 1 was more extensive, with long-term success, Ronaldo’s brief but impressive time in Serie A stands out due to his goal-scoring with Juventus.
| Stat | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 112 | 98 |
| Goals | 43 | 81 |
| Assists | 23 | 17 |
| Penalty | 3 | 23 |
| Minutes Per Goal | 166′ | 104′ |
| Minutes Played | 7.153′ | 8.441′ |
| Ligue 1/Bundesliga | 4 | 2 |
Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo Matches Against Each Other
Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo have faced each other 6 times in various competitions. Each player has won 2 matches, and 2 matches have ended in a draw.
| Matches | Benzema W | D | Ronaldo W | Benzema G | Ronaldo G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Who Has More Trophies? Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Karim Benzema has won a total of 34 trophies, slightly more than Cristiano Ronaldo’s 33. Ronaldo’s career has seen success across England, Spain, and Italy, including 5 Champions League titles and 7 league titles (3 Premier League, 2 La Liga, and 2 Serie A). Benzema, with an impressive career largely at Real Madrid, has won 5 Champions League titles and 4 La Liga titles, adding up to his 34 trophies.
| Competition | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 5 | 5 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 4 |
| La Liga | 4 | 2 |
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 2 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 4 | 2 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 2 |
| Ligue 1 | 4 | – |
| Coupe de France | 1 | – |
| Champions Trophy | 2 | – |
| Super Cup | – | 1 |
| Premier League | – | 3 |
| FA Cup | – | 2 |
| Football League Cup | – | 1 |
| FA Community Shield | – | 1 |
| Serie A | – | 2 |
| Italian Cup | – | 2 |
| Italian Super Cup | – | 2 |
| Arab Club Champions Cup | – | 1 |
| UEFA European Championship | – | 1 |
| UEFA Nations League | – | 1 |
| UEFA European Under-17 Championship | 1 | – |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | – |
| TOTAL | 34 | 33 |
Who Has More Individual Awards? Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has a clear lead over Karim Benzema in individual awards. Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times, along with multiple Golden Boots, UEFA Player of the Year titles, and FIFA Best Men’s Player awards, totaling 65 individual honors.
Benzema has 21 individual awards, including his first Ballon d’Or in 2022 and UEFA Player of the Year in 2022.
Ronaldo’s larger collection of awards reflects his legendary status in football.
| Awards | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| The Best FIFA Men’s Player | 2 | 3 |
| Player of the Year | 5 | 9 |
| Ballon d’Or | 1 | 5 |
| European Golden Shoe | – | 4 |
| UEFA Best Player in Europe | 1 | 4 |
| Top Goalscorer | 6 | 20 |
| TM-Player of the season | 1 | 3 |
| Olympic Medalist | – | – |
| Footballer of the Year | 4 | 13 |
| Pichichi Trophy | 1 | 3 |
| FIFA Puskas Award | – | 1 |
| FIFA World Cup Golden Ball | – | – |
| FIFA World Cup Silver Ball | – | – |
| TOTAL | 21 | 65 |
Who Scores More Penalty Goals? Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored over 160 penalty goals in official matches, highlighting his reliability and composure in high-pressure moments.
In comparison, Karim Benzema, also dependable from the spot, has scored over 40 penalty goals in his career. This difference underscores Ronaldo’s greater experience and success as a penalty specialist.
| Penalty | Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Penalty Taken | 53 | 193 |
| Total Penalty Scored | 42 | 163 |
| Total Penalty Missed | 11 | 30 |
| Success Rate | 79% | 84% |
Who Scores More Free Kick Goals? Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Karim Benzema has scored around 3 free-kick goals in his career, and Cristiano Ronaldo has scored approximately 65.
| Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|
| 3 | 65 |
Who Has More Hat Tricks? Karim Benzema Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Karim Benzema has scored over 11 hat-tricks, while Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved around 66, showcasing Ronaldo’s remarkable scoring ability.
| Benzema | Ronaldo |
|---|---|
| 11 | 66 |
Who’s the Better Passer?
Karim Benzema is a stronger passer, often creating chances and providing assists, and Cristiano Ronaldo focuses more on scoring. Benzema’s playmaking role gives him the edge in passing.
Who’s the Best Dribbler?
Cristiano Ronaldo is the better dribbler, known for his speed and skill. Benzema relies more on close control and technique, making him effective but less flashy.
Who Has the Best Heading Skills?
Cristiano Ronaldo is the better header, with exceptional leap, timing, and aerial dominance. Benzema is strong in the air but not as consistent or dominant as Ronaldo.
Who Is Faster?
Cristiano Ronaldo is faster, especially in his prime, known for his explosive speed and acceleration. Benzema is quick but relies more on positioning and skill than pure pace. Ronaldo’s speed gives him the edge.
Who’s the Ultimate Winner?
Cristiano Ronaldo has more goals, trophies, and individual awards, making him one of the greatest ever. His speed and goal-scoring are exceptional.
Karim Benzema, though, is a skilled playmaker and leader with great consistency, especially at Real Madrid.
Ronaldo’s career achievements make him the winner, and Benzema’s qualities make him a strong contender.
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