Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer.

He plays as a striker for the La Liga club Real Madrid and the France national team.

Benzema began his senior career with hometown club Olympique Lyonnais in 2005.

He won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and made his senior debut for France in 2007, at age 19.

Karim Benzema Parents: Who is Karim Benzema mother? Who is the father of Karim Benzema?

Karim Mostafa Benzema was born on December 19, 1987, in Lyon, France to Hafid Benzema and Wahida Djebbara.

Hafid Benzema was born in Tigzirt, Algeria. His father, Da Lakehal Benzema, resided in the village of Tigzirt, located in the northern town of Aït Djellil in Algeria before migrating to Lyon, where he settled in the 1950s.

Karim’s mother, Wahida Djebbara, was born and raised in Lyon but her family originated from Oran.

The couple has nine children, Gressy Benzema, Sabri Benzema, Nafissa Benzema, Karim Benzema, Farid Benzema, Lydia Benzema, Sofia Benzema, Laeticia Benzema and Celia Benzema.

They all grew up in Bron, an eastern suburb of Lyon.

Karim Benzema’s parents’ are French nationals of Algerian descent.