Head-to-Head Comparison

Luis Diaz and Karim Benzema face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Luis Diaz plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and represents Colombia, 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 Luis Diaz 9 years younger at 29.

In front of goal, Karim Benzema leads with 415 career goals to Luis Diaz's 75. For assists, Karim Benzema edges ahead with 310 versus 48 for Luis Diaz. Karim Benzema has the more decorated cabinet with 26 career trophies compared to 4 for Luis Diaz. Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Luis Diaz is yet to claim. Internationally, Karim Benzema has earned more caps (97) compared to Luis Diaz's 65.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Karim Benzema comes out on top — winning 10 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Luis Diaz's 2. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.