Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema
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Early Life and Career Beginnings

Karim Benzema's early life and career beginnings laid the foundation for his future success in football.
Birth
December 19, 1987
Karim Mostafa Benzema was born in Lyon, France, to parents of Algerian descent.
Career Start at Lyon
2005
Benzema began his professional football career with Lyon, contributing to the club's three consecutive Ligue 1 titles.
Ligue 1 Player of the Year
2008
Benzema was named Ligue 1's Player of the Year, finishing as the league's top scorer and winning his fourth league title and first Coupe de France.