Benzema scored on his debut for Al-Ittihad in a 2–1 victory over Espérance de Tunis.

Al-Ittihad announced the signing of Benzema on a free transfer.

Benzema announced his retirement from international football.

Benzema scored in the 2022 UEFA Super Cup against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Benzema made his Champions League debut for Real Madrid against Marseille.

Benzema made his league debut for Real Madrid against Deportivo La Coruña.

Benzema made his Real Madrid debut in a pre-season friendly against Shamrock Rovers.

Lyon announced the transfer of Benzema to Real Madrid for €35 million.

Benzema extended his contract with Lyon until 2013.

Benzema made his international debut for France against Austria.

Benzema scored his first professional league goal for Lyon against Ajaccio.

Benzema made his UEFA Champions League debut for Lyon against Rosenborg.

Benzema made his first professional start for Lyon in a 1–0 win over Lens.

Benzema made his professional debut for Lyon against Metz.

Karim Mostafa Benzema was born in Lyon, France.