Karim Benzema continues to mark the history of football. This Saturday, during the 20th day of the Saudi Pro League against Al-Wehda, the former Real Madrid striker was one of the great craftsmen of the 4-1 victory in Al-Ittihad. Author of a goal and two assists, the French confirmed his excellent form of the moment, while approaching a monumental milestone: the 500 career goals. With now 490 goals scored in 945 games, Benzema has an impressive average of 0.52 goals per game. Only ten units now separate it from this symbolic milestone.
A brilliant season in Saudi Pro League
Beyond this historic quest, the winner of the Ballon d'Or 2022 continues to impress in Saudi Pro League. With 15 goals and 7 assists in just 17 games this season, the former Lyonnais is a major asset for Al-Ittihad. His performance against Al-Wehda illustrates his versatility: clinical scorer and inspired passer. “Karim is a field leader, he makes everyone better”recently said his coach, stressing the importance of the French striker in the Saudi workforce.
Benzema and Aouar, the shock tandem.
Benzema, an impressive dynamic
Of his last six games, Benzema has been involved in 9 goals, with 5 achievements and 4 assists. Statistics that prove that at 37 years old, the former Madrid captain has lost none of his superb. Currently second top scorer in the championship behind Cristiano Ronaldo (16 goals), KB9 can boast of being the most decisive player in the league with 22 contributions (goals and passes), thus ahead of his former Portuguese teammate, author of 19 decisive gestures .
If the collective objective remains the priority for Karim Benzema, this CAP of 500 goals could be achieved in this season, at the rate when it stacks remarkable performance. A personal challenge that would still enrich an already legendary career. In the meantime, each match brings the French striker closer to this symbolic brand closer, and al-Ittihad fans, like the world football observers, will carefully follow this race for 500 goals.
