Karim Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the French national team. He plays as a striker and is the appointed captain of Los Blancos.
Benzema began his career in Lyon and proved his worth even as a youngster. He earned a transfer to Real Madrid at just 19 years of age as part of a project to bring in the best talent from all over the world to the Spanish capital.
Benzema has over the years grown to become one of the best players in the world and he credits his family for supporting him early in his career.
Who is Karim Benzema’s sister Lydia Benzema?
Karim Benzema grew up with eight other siblings which consisted of four brothers and four sisters. Amongst them is his sister Lydia Benzema.
Lydia Benzema was also born to Hafid Benzema and Wahida Djebbara and lived in Bron, a town near Lyon during her childhood. She grew up practicing Islam like the rest of her family and is believed to be still practicing.
