Hafid Benzema is a French citizen of Algerian descent and is best known as the father of Karim Benzema, one of the most successful and famous footballers in the world.
Hafid Benzema raised nine children with his wife, Wahida Djebbara, and has supported his sons’ careers since they were young.
Hafid Benzema is a devout Muslim and has passed on his values and culture to his family.
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- Full name: Hafid Benzema
- Date of birth: August 24, 1957
- Age: 66 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Tigzirt, Algeria
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: None
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Da Lakehal Benzema
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Wahida Djebbara
- Children: Lydia Benzema, Nafissa Benzema, Sofia Benzema, Laeticia Benzema, Celis Benzema, Gressy Benzema, Sabri Benzema, Farid Benzema, Karim Benzema
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $800,000
Early life and education
Hafid Benzema was born in Tigzirt, a coastal town in northern Algeria, on 24 August 1957, to Da Lakehal Benzema.
His ancestors can be traced back to Algeria, and he is proud of his heritage. Not much is known about his childhood as he has not revealed any details regarding his siblings and education.
Personal life
Hafid Benzema is married to Wahida Djebbara, who was born in Algeria. Her family is originally from Oran, a city in western Algeria.
Hafid moved to France as a young man and became a French citizen with his wife. He settled in Lyon, a city in southeastern France, where he raised a family.
He has nine children: four sons and five daughters, including Karim, Gressy, Sabri, Farid, Laeticia, Sofia, Nafissa, Lydia and Celia Benzema.
Hafid Benzema is determined to keep his family away from bad influences and encourage them to pursue their dreams.
He was particularly close to his son Karim, the first boy born to three daughters.
Hafid Benzema recognized his son’s football talent and signed him to a local club when he was eight. He supported his son’s passion and often accompanied him to matches and training sessions.
Hafid Benzema’s current age is unknown as he has not revealed his date of birth to the public.
Career
Hafid Benzema’s professional career is unknown as he has not revealed any information about his occupation or education.
He is famous for being the father of Karim Benzema, one of the best football players in the world. Karim Benzema started his football career in 2005 with his local club, Olympique Lyonnais, where he won four Ligue 1 titles and one Coupe de France.
He was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Team of the Year in 2008 after finishing as the league’s top scorer.
He joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a then French record transfer fee of €35 million. Since then, he has won four Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles and four FIFA Club World Cup titles with Real Madrid.
Net worth
Hafid Benzema’s net worth is estimated to be $800,000. However, he has not disclosed his income or assets to the public.
Social media
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- Twitter Username: None
