Karim Benzema is in the Hall of Football History.
The one who manages a stratospheric year 2022 in terms of statistics has once again proven that he wore his Real Madrid captain and scorer uniform perfectly in the first official match of the season, Wednesday in Helsinki during the European Super Cup against Eintracht Frankfurt (2-0).
And Real Madrid thus won its 95th trophy, the 23rd gleaned by the French international.
The numbers speak for themselves.
24%.
By being an actor in Real Madrid's triumph in Spain and on the European stage on 23 occasions, Karim Benzema has won a quarter of the 95 trophies in the history of Real Madrid.
A figure that proves Madrid's domination in recent years, to which the French striker has contributed heavily.
324.
This is the number of goals scored by Karim Benzema with Real Madrid.
By scoring the second goal of the European Super Cup on Wednesday evening, he thus exceeded Raul's 323 goals to become the only second top scorer in club history behind the inevitable Cristiano Ronaldo (450).
14.
Arrived in the Spanish capital in 2009, Karim Benzema is starting his 14th season with Real Madrid.
An example of longevity in one of the biggest clubs in the world, which has won all possible titles.
And if everything seems obvious today for the French striker, the one who is now captain has had to face fierce competition over the years.
With the success that we know.
4th.
Last year for his 10th appointment, Karim Benzema was at the foot of the podium in the Ballon d'Or ranking, won by Lionel Messi.
This season, when he has scored 44 goals in 46 games and won 4 titles (Liga, Spanish Super Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup), it is difficult to see the greatest individual distinction escape him.
