Head-to-Head Comparison

Son Heung-min and Karim Benzema face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Son Heung-min plays for Los Angeles FC in the MLS and represents South Korea, while Karim Benzema turns out for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League for France. Karim Benzema is the elder of the two at 38, with Son Heung-min 5 years younger at 33.

In front of goal, Karim Benzema leads with 415 career goals to Son Heung-min's 210. For assists, Karim Benzema edges ahead with 310 versus 115 for Son Heung-min. Karim Benzema has the more decorated cabinet with 26 career trophies compared to 4 for Son Heung-min. Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Son Heung-min is yet to claim. Internationally, Son Heung-min has earned more caps (122) compared to Karim Benzema's 97.

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