Born in Lyon to Algerian parents, the North African nation did approach him about making himself available to them, but he declined saying: "Algeria is in my heart but sporting-wise I'm 100% French."
Strengths: Strong and powerful, he has pace to burn and is a potent finisher from inside the box.
Weaknesses: Can look a little overawed on the big occasion and his first touch can let him down.
Career high: Sealing a move to Real Madrid in July 2009.
Career low: Missing out on the 2010 World Cup squad and becoming embroiled in a sex scandal prior to the tournament.
Style: Strong, powerful, quick, a classy striker.
Quotes: ''I don't have to worry for him, I am sure that he has the ability to succeed. When you come to a big club, there has to be a period of adaptation, talent is not always enough.'' Zinedine Zidane on Karim Benzema's start at Real Madrid.
Strengths: Strong and powerful, he has pace to burn and is a potent finisher from inside the box.
Weaknesses: Can look a little overawed on the big occasion and his first touch can let him down.
Career high: Sealing a move to Real Madrid in July 2009.
Career low: Missing out on the 2010 World Cup squad and becoming embroiled in a sex scandal prior to the tournament.
Style: Strong, powerful, quick, a classy striker.
Quotes: ''I don't have to worry for him, I am sure that he has the ability to succeed. When you come to a big club, there has to be a period of adaptation, talent is not always enough.'' Zinedine Zidane on Karim Benzema's start at Real Madrid.
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