Head-to-Head Comparison

Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Karim Benzema plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and represents France, while Antoine Griezmann turns out for Atletico Madrid in the La Liga for France. Karim Benzema is the elder of the two at 38, with Antoine Griezmann 3 years younger at 35.

In front of goal, Karim Benzema leads with 415 career goals to Antoine Griezmann's 298. For assists, Karim Benzema edges ahead with 310 versus 132 for Antoine Griezmann. Karim Benzema has the more decorated cabinet with 26 career trophies compared to 15 for Antoine Griezmann. Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Antoine Griezmann is yet to claim. Internationally, Antoine Griezmann has earned more caps (137) compared to Karim Benzema's 97.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Karim Benzema comes out on top — winning 8 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Antoine Griezmann's 4. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.