Karim Benzema Jerseys
Karim Benzema is a free agent at 38 after his Al-Hilal contract was terminated on 31 August 2026, three years after winning the Ballon d'Or at Real Madrid. This rail carries the Real Madrid shirts from fourteen seasons in Spain, the Lyon kit where he started, and the France shirts.
| At a glance | |
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| On this rail | Real Madrid 2009-2023 seasons · Lyon 2004-2009 · France home and away · fan and long-sleeve cuts · women's and youth sizes |
| Typical price | Fan shirts from $39.90 · long-sleeve $49.90 · custom name and number free |
| Sizes & timing | Nine adult sizes, chest-based · dispatch 1-3 days · 7-15 days standard, 5-7 express |
Updated October 2026 · prices shown are typical and current at the time of writing.
Is Karim Benzema still playing?
He has no club - his Al-Hilal deal ended by mutual agreement on 31 August 2026 - but he has not announced his retirement.
The free agency and the Saudi complication
A long-term ambassadorial agreement with the Saudi Pro League, reported to run to 2030, complicates any return to Europe because it requires him to be in Saudi Arabia for events. A move back to Lyon, where he started, was explored this summer and ruled out on contractual grounds, and there has been reported interest from Al-Shabab.
What did Karim Benzema win at Real Madrid?
Five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles in fourteen seasons, and he is the club's second-highest scorer of all time.
Fourteen seasons in Madrid
He joined from Lyon in 2009 and left in 2023, having spent much of that time alongside Cristiano Ronaldo before becoming the team's main forward after Ronaldo left. The 2022 Ballon d'Or followed a season in which he scored 44 goals and won both the Champions League and La Liga.
How did Karim Benzema do in Saudi Arabia?
54 goals and 17 assists in 83 appearances for Al-Ittihad, then 10 goals and five assists in 16 games for Al-Hilal.
The Saudi record
He left Al-Ittihad after a dispute over the terms of a new contract, joined Al-Hilal in February 2026, and was then pushed out of the squad by the arrivals of Ollie Watkins, Gabriel Martinelli and Crysencio Summerville. The scoring record in both spells was the argument for keeping him; the wage and the squad-building strategy were the arguments against.
Which Karim Benzema shirt is the collectable one?
A Real Madrid shirt from the 2021/22 season, the Ballon d'Or year, is the one with the clearest story - the Lyon shirts are the rarest.
Madrid, Lyon or France
He wore 9 at Real Madrid for most of his time there and 11 in his first season, and France shirts carry different numbers depending on the campaign. Lyon's shirts have barely been in the range at all, which makes them the hardest to find. If you are buying for a French supporter rather than a Madrid one, the France shirts are the better gift.
How long does delivery take on these shirts?
Dispatch in 1-3 working days, 7-15 days standard shipping or 5-7 express, and free printing adds 3-7 days.
Dispatch, sizing and returns
Sizing runs on a chest measurement across nine adult sizes, with women's and youth cuts. Real Madrid fan shirts start at $39.90 with long-sleeve versions at $49.90, and returns are free for 30 days.
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