Head-to-Head Comparison

Neymar Jr and Karim Benzema face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Neymar Jr plays for Santos in the Brasileirao 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 Neymar Jr 4 years younger at 34.

In front of goal, Neymar Jr leads with 450 career goals to Karim Benzema's 415. For assists, Karim Benzema edges ahead with 310 versus 220 for Neymar Jr. Karim Benzema has the more decorated cabinet with 26 career trophies compared to 22 for Neymar Jr. Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Neymar Jr is yet to claim. Internationally, Neymar Jr has earned more caps (128) compared to Karim Benzema's 97.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Neymar Jr comes out on top — winning 7 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Karim Benzema's 5. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.