Karim Benzema has earned a billing as the “complete number nine” from Real Madrid team-mate and fellow Frenchman Raphael Varane.
The experienced frontman has enjoyed another productive campaign in 2019-20, with 26 goals recorded across 47 games in all competitions.
Benzema has become a key man for the Blancos in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in the summer of 2018, with the 32-year-old stepping out of the Portuguese’s shadow to shine in his own right.
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His value to Madrid has been called into question at times, with an expectant fan base demanding more from him.