On This Day In 2009, Real Madrid Signed Karim Benzema From Lyon

Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Madrid and the France national team.

He began his football career with local club Bron Terraillon. In 1996, he joined Olympique Lyonnais, in first three seasons winning three titles with Lyon.

In July 2009, Benzema moved to Real Madrid in a transfer fee worth over €35 million ($50 million), and signed a six-year contract.

He guided Madrid lifting the Copa del Rey in 2011 and the 2011–12 edition of La Liga. He has won the Champions League four times, all with Real Madrid, in 2014 and back-to back.