Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski: Who is the best striker in La Liga?

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski: Who is the best striker in La Liga?

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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One of the arguments right now in world football is who is the better striker, Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski? The two have come in handy for their teams, scoring phenomenal goals and assuring wins.

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandoski
Karim Benzema (Left) receiving the Ballon d'Or award in 2022, and Robert Lewandowski (Right) receiving the Gerd Muller Award for the Best Striker in 2022. Photo: Aurelien Meunier (Modified by author)
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Karim Benzema has been at the top of his game in Real Madrid, leading them to win the UEFA Champions League in 2022 with clutch goals. On the other hand, Lewandowski has been scoring many goals, winning his club the Bundesliga title, and is currently running things in the LaLiga. Though Lewandowski feels he was robbed of his Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema got to win his first in 2022.

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski stats

The two are proven goalscorers with a beautiful touch to the game. They play the traditional number nine role with a little touch of dribbling and assists. Here are some stats from both players to show the difference between Karim Benzema's and Robert Lewandowski's goals:

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandoski
Robert Lewandowski controls the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Spotify Camp Nou on October 20, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: Eric Alonso
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Karim Benzema stats

The star had one of the best seasons a forward could have last season, winning the LaLiga, UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. Here are some of his stats:

Competition

Games Played

Goals

Assists

LaLiga

442

224

117

Champions League

146

86

29

Ligue 1

112

43

23

Copa del Rey

44

21

11

Supercopa

11

5

3

Coupe de France

11

9

1

Club World Cup

8

3

2

UEFA Super Cup

5

2

1

Coupe de La Ligue

3

1

0

Trophee des Champions

3

1

0

Robert Lewandowski stats

The star player is one of the best goalscorers in the world, earning himself two Golden Boot awards. Here are some of his stats:

Competition

Games played

Goals

Assists

Bundesliga

384

312

75

Champions League

111

91

25

Ekstraklasa

58

32

15

DFB-Pokal

50

39

11

Fortuna 1

32

21

1

LaLiga

13

13

4

DFL-Supercup

11

7

0

UEFA Cup

8

1

2

Fortuna Polish Cup

7

2

2

Europa League

6

1

1

Europa League Qualifying

6

2

0

UEFA Cup Qualification

4

3

1

Club World Cup

2

2

1

UEFA Super Cup

1

0

1

Superpuchar

1

1

0

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski awards

The two have played for the best European teams, helping them win the most prestigious awards in world football. Here are some of the awards the two talented athletes have won:

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski awards
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish League football match against FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on October 16. Photo: Thomas COEX
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Karim Benzema's awards

Here are the awards the great forward has won over the years:

  • Ballon d'Or 2022
  • UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2021/2022
  • Onze d’Or 2020/2021 and 2021/2022
  • French Player of the Year 2011, 2012, 2014, 2021
  • UEFA Champions League Player of the Season 2021/2022
  • UEFA Champions League Top Goal Scorer 2021/2022
  • UEFA Champions League Top Assists Provider 2011/2012
  • Bravo Award 2008
  • Ligue 1 Top Scorer 2007/2008
  • Coupe de France Top Scorer 2007/2008
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2007/2008
  • Etoile d’Or 2007/2008
  • LaLiga Player of the Season 2019/2020, 2021/2022
  • Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano 2019/2020, 2021/2022
  • Pichichi Trophy 2021/2022
  • LaLiga Team of the Season 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022
  • Supercopa de Espana top scorer 2021/2022
  • Real Madrid Player of the Season (voted by supporters): 2015–16, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22
  • Best French Player playing Abroad: 2019,2021, 2022
  • AS Player of the Year: 2021
  • Kicker Player of the Season: 2022
  • Madrid Sports Press Association Award (APDM)
  • ESM Team of the Year: 2020–21, 2021–22
  • L'Équipe's Team of the Year: 2020,2021
  • FIFA FIFPRO World 11 nominee: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
  • UNFP Best French Player playing Abroad nominee: 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Member of Guinness World Records 2021: Player with the most consecutive seasons in the UEFA Champions League (qualified for and played in the competition without interruption since 2005)
  • 2005 UEFA–CAF Meridian Cup top scorer
  • UEFA European Championship Bronze Boot: 2020
  • UEFA Nations League Finals Bronze Boot: 2021
  • UEFA Nations League Finals Goal of the Tournament: 2021

Robert Lewandowski's awards

The sharp forward has a bevvy of awards, including the Pichichi trophy. Here are some of the awards he has won personally:

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski stats
Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring their side's first goal from a penalty during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
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  • Ballon d'Or Striker of the Year / Gerd Müller Trophy: 2021,2022
  • European Golden Shoe: 2020–21, 2021–22
  • The Best FIFA Men's Player: 2020, 2021
  • FIFA FIFPro World11: 2020, 2021
  • FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2020
  • IFFHS World's Best Man Player: 2020, 2021
  • IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer: 2020, 2021
  • IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer: 2015,2021
  • IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer: 2021
  • IFFHS Men's World Team: 2020, 2021
  • IFFHS World Team of the Decade: 2011–2022
  • IFFHS UEFA Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
  • UEFA Men's Player of the Year: 2019–20
  • UEFA Champions League Forward of the Season: 2019–20
  • UEFA Champions League top goalscorer: 2019–20
  • UEFA Champions League top assist provider: 2019–20
  • UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2019–20, 2020–21
  • UEFA Team of the Year: 2019, 2020
  • UEFA Euro qualifying Best Player: 2016
  • Laureus World Sports Awards – Exceptional Achievement Award (2022)
  • ESM Team of the Year: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
  • European Sportsperson of the Year: 2020
  • World Soccer Player of the Year: 2020,2021
  • FourFourTwo Player of the Year: 2020, 2021
  • Tuttosport Golden Player: 2020, 2021
  • The Guardian Best Footballer in the World: 2020, 2021
  • Goal 50: 2019–20
  • Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year: 2020
  • Globe Soccer Fans' Player of the Year: 2021
  • Globe Soccer Maradona Award: 2021[
  • Guinness World Record (x4): 2015
  • Ekstraklasa Best Player: 2009
  • Ekstraklasa top goalscorer: 2009–10
  • Ekstraklasa Goal of the Season: 2008–09
  • II Liga top goalscorer: 2007–08
  • III Liga top goalscorer: 2006–07 III Liga
  • Polish Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Polish Sports Personality of the Year: 2015, 2020, 2021
  • Polish Young Player of the Year: 2008
  • VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21
  • VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
  • Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2016–17, 2019–20
  • Bundesliga Goal of the Month: March 2019, August 2019, May 2021
  • Bundesliga top goalscorer: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
  • Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22
  • Bundesliga Fantasy Team of the Season: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
  • Bundesliga Player of the Month: August 2019, October 2020
  • Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2020, 2021
  • kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
  • DFB-Pokal top goalscorer: 2011–12, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20
  • Bayern Munich Player of the Season: 2019–20
  • La Liga Player of the Month: October 2022

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski achievements

The two fantastic players have helped their teams win various accolades due to their goals and decisive gameplay. Here are some of the achievements they have in their cabinet:

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski achievements
Karim Benzema holds the UEFA Champions League trophy back on the plinth before the LaLiga Santander match against Real Betis at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 03, 2022. Photo: Denis Doyle
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Karim Benzema

Here are some of the achievements the star has had with his clubs:

Achievement

Frequency

Years

Champions League Winner

5

13/14, 15/16, 16/17, 17/18, 21/22

FIFA Club World Cup Winner

4

2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018

French Champion

4

04/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08

LaLiga Champion

4

11/12, 16/17, 19/20, 21/22

French Cup Winner

1

07/08

French Supercup Winner

4

04/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08

UEFA Nations League

1

2021

UEFA Supercup Winner

4

12/13, 17/18, 19/20, 21/22

Spanish Cup Winner

2

10/11, 13/14

Spanish Supercup Winner

4

12/13, 17/18,19/20, 21/22

European U17 Champion

1

2004

Robert Lewandowski

He has played in more leagues than Benzema. Here are some of the Barcelona star's achievements in the teams he has played for:

Achievement

Frequency

Years

FIFA Club World Cup Winner

1

2021

Champions League Winner

1

19/20

German Champion

10

10-12, 14-22

UEFA Supercup

1

20/21

German Cup

4

11/12, 15/16, 18/19, 19/20

Polish Champion

1

9/10

Polish Cup Winner

1

08/09

Polish Supercup Winner

1

09/10

German Supercup Winner

6

13/14, 16-19, 20-22

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski's net worth

The two are some of the most notable names in World football, playing for prestigious teams. Robert Lewandowski is reported to have a net worth of at least $85 million. He gets most of his money from playing football, earning a weekly wage of $398000. He also has a booming Tiktok channel.

On the other hand, Benzema has a net worth of up to $60 million. He is flashier than Lewandowski, as shown by his luxurious cars, awesome fashion sense and jewellery. He earns a weekly wage of $311000.

Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski career goals

The two strikers have been on the top of their game ending Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's dominance in football. Lewandowski has 620 goals in 861 appearances, while Benzema has 432 goals in 862 appearances. Lewandowski comes out on top in this sector.

Who is more skilful between Benzema and Lewandowski?

The two are undoubtedly the best forwards in football, but Lewandowski has the edge over Benzema. He has more goals and assists while playing the same number of games. He has also won more individual awards. Benzema, though has more aesthetically pleasing goals.

Is Lewandowski the best striker in history?

No Pele is known as the best number 9 in history. He had more than 700 goals and won the World Cup three times. Although there has been some controversy in the number of goals he has scored, he proved himself and was declared Player of the Century last century.

Who is the best between Karim Benzema and Luis Suarez?

Although Benzema has been awesome in the Champions League, Suarez dominates the debate. He has more goals, more assists and a higher peak. Suarez was so good that he won the Golden Boot when Ronaldo and Messi were in their prime, breaking every record.

Who is the best between Karim Benzema and Luis Suarez?
Uruguay's Luis Suarez argues with the linesman during the South American qualification football match against Colombia for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Photo: Pablo Porciuncula
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The Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski debate is steamy, given their recent form. Both players are in the LaLiga after Lewandowski secured a move from Bundesliga giants Bayern to Barcelona. He also comes out on top despite Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or and more Champions League titles.

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