What clubs did Karim Benzema play for?

Karim Benzema played for 4 clubs in his senior career: Lyon, Real Madrid, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal.

What was Karim Benzema's last club?

Karim Benzema's last club was Al-Hilal (2026).

What was Karim Benzema's first club?

Karim Benzema started his senior career at Lyon in 2004.

Karim Benzema

Striker, born 1987, 4 clubs, 2010s era

Karim Benzema played for 4 clubs in his senior career, starting at Lyon in 2004. His longest spell was at Real Madrid: 14 seasons, 2009–2023. His last club was Al-Hilal, where he played until 2026.

Lyon2004–09Lyon, 2004–09
Real Madrid2009–23Real Madrid, 2009–23
Al-Ittihad2023–26Al-Ittihad, 2023–26
Al-Hilal2026Al-Hilal, 2026

Karim Benzema’s clubs

Years	Club
2004–2009	Lyon
2009–2023	Real Madrid
2023–2026	Al-Ittihad
2026	Al-Hilal

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PepeReal Madrid
Álvaro ArbeloaReal Madrid
Gareth BaleReal Madrid
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Quick answers

What clubs did Karim Benzema play for?: Karim Benzema played for 4 clubs in his senior career: Lyon, Real Madrid, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal.
What was Karim Benzema's last club?: Karim Benzema's last club was Al-Hilal (2026).
What was Karim Benzema's first club?: Karim Benzema started his senior career at Lyon in 2004.

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