Happy birthday! Karim Benzema turns 38 today
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Ballon d'Or 2022 Karim Benzema is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.
Popular footballer Karim Benzema has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Benzema, a cultural icon
Born in Lyon on December 19, 1987, Karim Benzema's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Benzema's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Karim hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Karim Benzema as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.
Happy Birthday, Karim, you're the best!
Karim Benzema career in pictures
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