Karim Benzema Jersey Number Hub: Real Madrid No.9 and France
Karim Benzema Jersey Number Hub: Real Madrid No.9 & France
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner — Madrid’s No.9 for 14 seasons.
Quick answers
- Did Benzema win the Ballon d’Or?
Yes — 2022.
- How long was he at Real Madrid?
Fourteen seasons (2009–2023), 354 goals.
- What number did he wear?
No.9 at Madrid, No.19 for France.
- Which Benzema shirt sells best?
The Real Madrid home No.9.
- Does the shirt come printed?
Yes — printed to order, which adds a few days.
Club records, shirt numbers and squad status verified against club and league sources on 18 September 2026.
Benzema spent 14 seasons at Real Madrid in the No.9, scored 354 goals and won five European Cups, before a 2021/22 season that produced both the Champions League and the Ballon d’Or. He left Madrid in 2023.
Karim Benzema, in a nutshell
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | No.9 at Real Madrid; No.19 for France |
| Real Madrid | 2009–2023 — 14 seasons, 354 goals, five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles |
| Iconic run | His 2021/22 season: 44 goals, 15 in the Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or that followed |
| Country | France — a 2021 Nations League winner, and in the 2014 and 2022 World Cup squads |
| Born | 19 December 1987, Lyon |
| Since 2023 | He left Madrid for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League |
Karim Benzema shirt number history
Every number Karim Benzema has worn, club by club, with the seasons attached.
| Club | Number | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 9 | 2010–2022 |
| Olympique Lyon | 10 | 2007–2008 |
| Olympique Lyon | 19 | 2005–2006 |
| Real Madrid | 11 | 2009 |
| Olympique Lyon | 44 | 2004 |
| Al-Ittihad Club | 9 | From 2023 |
| Al-Hilal SFC | 9 | From 2026 |
| Al-Hilal SFC | 90 | From 2025 |
Squad numbers per season, taken from club records. Every number listed here is one Karim Benzema actually wore.
Which Karim Benzema shirt should you buy?
| Edition | Best for | Why | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid home No.9 | All-year wear and collectors | The shirt of 14 Madrid seasons | Highest |
| Real Madrid away / third | Change strips | Repeat buyers | Mid |
| France shirts | International windows | France buyers | Seasonal |
| Long-sleeve / player edition | Printed No.9, match-shirt feel | Collectors and gift buyers | Mid-high |
The Real Madrid home shirt in white with the No.9 printed is the pick. France shirts carry his No.19, and the third and long-sleeve editions are for repeat buyers.
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Shop every Karim Benzema jersey in stock
10 styles we carry for Karim Benzema in the 2026/27 range, in fan and player editions. Names and numbers are printed to order.
2026-2027 Real Madrid Third Authentic Shirt (Pink) (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 France Aero-Fit Authentic Match Home Shirt (Benzema 19)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Authentic Home Shirt (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Third Shirt (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Long Sleeve Third Shirt (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 Olympique Lyon Third Shirt (Benzema 10)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Away Shirt (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Home Shirt (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Training Jersey (Ivory) (Benzema 9)
2026-2027 Real Madrid Authentic Away Shirt (Benzema 9)
Why these shirts matter right now
A Ballon d’Or winner’s No.9 with five European Cups is a shirt that sells on record rather than form — and Madrid is the club whose number-nine shirts our customers ask for most after the No.7.
How we source and print
- Where these shirts come from. Fan and player editions sourced from our supplier network and checked against the club release for the 2026/27 season before listing.
- Printed to order. Names and numbers are applied to order, so a printed shirt ships a few days later than a plain one.
- Sizing. Sizes run from S to 3XL; the sizing guide has chest measurements for every edition we carry.
- How we choose what to list. We track which names our own customers order each week and stock deeper where demand is real rather than where a catalogue says it should be.
- What the print includes. Madrid and France shirts are listed with the No.9 (club) and No.19 (France) prints.
Frequently asked questions
- Did Karim Benzema win the Ballon d’Or?
Yes — 2022, after his 44-goal season for Real Madrid.
- How long was Benzema at Real Madrid?
Fourteen seasons, from 2009 to 2023.
- How many goals did Benzema score for Real Madrid?
Three hundred and fifty-four.
- What number did Benzema wear?
No.9 for Real Madrid and No.19 for France.
- How many Champions Leagues did Benzema win?
Five, all with Real Madrid.
- Which Benzema shirt should I buy?
The Real Madrid home shirt with the No.9 printed — the shirt of his 14 Madrid seasons.
- Does the shirt come printed?
Yes — printed to order, which adds a few days.
- Is shipping free?
Worldwide shipping is free on orders over $49.9.
Cover image: an AI re-creation based on a photograph from Wikimedia Commons (Karim Benzema, Real Madrid kit, 2021, CC BY 3.0); in-article image: an AI re-creation of our own 2026/27 Real Madrid shirt photography.
