Head-to-Head Comparison

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and represents Portugal, while Karim Benzema turns out for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League for France. Cristiano Ronaldo is the elder of the two at 41, with Karim Benzema 3 years younger at 38.

In front of goal, Cristiano Ronaldo leads with 961 career goals to Karim Benzema's 415. For assists, Karim Benzema edges ahead with 310 versus 260 for Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo has the more decorated cabinet with 35 career trophies compared to 26 for Karim Benzema. Both have claimed the Ballon d'Or — Cristiano Ronaldo 5 times and Karim Benzema 1 time. Internationally, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned more caps (226) compared to Karim Benzema's 97.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Cristiano Ronaldo comes out on top — winning 9 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Karim Benzema's 3. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.