Head-to-Head Comparison

Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo 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 Cristiano Ronaldo turns out for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for Portugal. 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 — Karim Benzema 1 time and Cristiano Ronaldo 5 times. 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.