Like every year, the Ballon d’Or occupies the media space for a few weeks. While waiting for the ceremony on October 26, the nominees are revealed this Tuesday. Winner of the trophy in 2022, Karim Benzema is no longer a candidate since his departure from Real Madrid. However, he remains one of the most striking attackers in the history of his sport. But how does he see himself?
The question was asked in an original way by EWC. The former Olympique Lyonnais, who seriously considered returning to his training club this summer, was thus invited to rank himself. For the Top 50, no problem. Same for the Top 40, the Top 30, the Top 20 and even the Top 10.
The pyramid continued to shrink and Karim Benzema validated the fact that he was part of the Top 5 in history in his position. Ultimately, it was in the top three that “KB9” judged that its place was. But he didn’t go so far as to sit at the very top. No. For him, only one man can sit on the throne: Ronaldo Nazario.
Karim Benzema behind his idol
The Brazilian striker, double world champion with the Seleçao (1994 and 2002) and notably with Real Madrid during his career, remains Karim Benzema’s absolute idol. So he respectfully gave him pride of place.
As for the thirty-eight-year-old Frenchman, he is now looking for a new base after terminating his contract with the Saudi club Al-Hilal a few weeks ago.
