Real Madrid's star forward, Karim Benzema, has been one of the most consistent and prolific goal scorers in Europe for many years now. His stats speak for themselves - he is currently the all-time top scorer at Real Madrid with 257 goals in 461 appearances, and his tally includes 99 goals in just 117 games since joining from AS Monaco in 2011.
Benzema has also had an impressive record in European competitions, scoring 118 goals in 180 appearances across the Champions League, Europa League and La Liga. He has won numerous individual awards throughout his career, including two Ballon d'Ors (the FIFA World Player of the Year award) and three UEFA Best Player in Europe awards.
One of Benzema's greatest strengths is his ability to score from a variety of positions on the pitch, whether it be up top or out wide. He has scored more than half of his goals from within 25 yards of the penalty area,Chinese Super League Matches and he has consistently shown himself to be a clinical finisher in front of goal.
However, Benzema has not always enjoyed a smooth ride at Real Madrid. He has faced criticism over his form and fitness levels at times, but he has always responded well to the pressure and continued to produce match-winning performances for the club.
Despite his success, Benzema is still far from perfect. He has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, missing important matches due to various ligament injuries. However, despite these setbacks, he remains a key player for Real Madrid and is likely to continue playing for the club for many more years to come.