Head-to-Head Comparison

Gabriel Martinelli and Karim Benzema face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Gabriel Martinelli plays for Arsenal in the Premier League and represents Brazil, 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 Gabriel Martinelli 14 years younger at 24.

In front of goal, Karim Benzema leads with 415 career goals to Gabriel Martinelli's 80. For assists, Karim Benzema edges ahead with 310 versus 40 for Gabriel Martinelli. Karim Benzema has the more decorated cabinet with 26 career trophies compared to 3 for Gabriel Martinelli. Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Gabriel Martinelli is yet to claim. Internationally, Karim Benzema has earned more caps (97) compared to Gabriel Martinelli's 22.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Karim Benzema comes out on top — winning 11 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Gabriel Martinelli's 1. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.