Benzema's Record: Scoring 119 Goals in 47 Matches for Al-Nassr
Zinedine Zidane's former team, Real Madrid, is one of the most successful football clubs in history. The club has won numerous titles and achieved great success under the guidance of legendary managers like Santiago Solari, Carlo Ancelotti, and now, Zidane himself.
One of the most notable players who have played for Real Madrid is Karim Benzema. He started his career with the French club AS Monaco before moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2009. In 2012, he joined Real Madrid on a transfer fee of €40 million, making him the most expensive player in European football at the time.
Benzema has been a key player for Real Madrid since joining the club. He has scored over 500 goals for the club, making him one of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the club. However, it was not until 2018 that he truly established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe when he signed a contract extension with Real Madrid.
In June 2021, Benzema agreed to join Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The move came after a series of failed attempts to sign him from Paris Saint-Germain. Benzema's arrival in Saudi Arabia marked a significant departure from his previous club, PSG.
The move to Al-Nassr was a surprise move by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, which wanted to attract some of the world's top football talents to the country. Benzema's signing was seen as a major coup for the league, as he would be one of the biggest names in the Saudi Arabian football scene.
Benzema's move to Al-Nassr has been a mixed bag so far. While he has managed to score 119 goals in 47 matches for the club, there have also been concerns about his fitness levels and his ability to adapt to the physical demands of playing in the Saudi Arabian league.
Despite these challenges, Benzema's performance has been impressive. He has shown that he can still be a prolific goal scorer even at the age of 36. His performances have earned him praise from fans and critics alike, and he remains one of the most exciting strikers in the world.
In conclusion, Benzema's record-breaking spell with Al-Nassr is a testament to his talent and dedication to the game. Despite facing criticism and doubts, he has remained focused and driven, and continues to produce excellent performances for the club. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the future, and whether he can continue to break records and set new benchmarks for himself.