Karim Benzema vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Karim Benzema vs Cristiano Ronaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Benzema and Ronaldo formed a lethal partnership at Real Madrid, winning multiple Champions League titles together. Their rivalry in goal-scoring was a defining feature of their time at the club.
Karim Benzema
Key numbers
- Career goals343
- International caps97
- International goals37
- Champions League goals90
- Major club titles25
Top honours
- UEFA Nations LeagueWinner (2021)
- FIFA World CupRunner-up (2022)
- UEFA European Under-17 ChampionshipWinner (2004)
- Ballon d'OrWinner (2022)
- UEFA Player of the YearWinner (2021, 2022)
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Key numbers
- Career goals600
- International caps227
- International goals143
- Champions League titles5
- Ballon d'Or wins5
Top honours
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2016)
- UEFA Nations LeagueWinner (2019, 2025)
- Ballon d'Or5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA Champions League5 times (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- FIFA Club World CupWinner (2008, 2014, 2016)