The best compliment you can give to Karim Benzema is that Cristiano Ronaldo was in love with him at Real Madrid.And for Cristiano to be in love with another attacking player means he does a lot for Cristiano — and he does a lot for every attacking player that plays around him.Karim is probably the only No 9 I know that is not selfish in his game. His vision is amazing, the way he enjoys his football is to play with lots of freedom. I can compare him with Harry Kane also in this sense

For what he’s doing and for what he’s done, he has to be in the list of possible winners.Saying that Karim’s got time to win it. I somehow doubt this is his final season – he’s like a fine wine; the older he gets the better he is.

Playing with great players is what I dream of. Benzema is a great player. I’m very happy he’s back. There are not many players better than Benzema in the world. He will contribute a lot to us

I think he has largely the level of Thierry.Thierry really impressed me because he was not only a fast player but he had the ball. But Karim is more complete.He also has a kind of presence because he is smaller and less athletic. Karim has always been a top player. If you love football, it’s impossible not to love him.

No doubt my candidate for the Ballon d’Or is. The best striker, brutal level for 10 years and a champion above all.

Benzema is a mix between Raul and Butragueno, he gives much more to the game than just statistics.

I’m happy for him, He is the best striker in the league and one of the world’s best.

Karim Benzema is the best of his generation by far, he’s very complete.I like his finishing, his way of participating in the actions of his team, in their creation. He is not only there to score goals, he is there to bring the offensive animation of his training to life.His longevity at Real Madrid is incredible. In such a club, where it is not easy to stay or settle down, he arrived, he imposed himself when he was in competition with very great players.

He is my favourite.I love how he plays and how he links up with his team-mates.e comes short, frees up the space that gives the game far more depth. When he plays well, the team plays well. He’s one of the best players of the last decade.

I don't need money, and when I do a favor, I expect nothing back.

I’m a big fan of Karim, as I have suffered from him in training and I know how difficult it is to mark him.He is a legendary player, not only in Madrid but in world football.

The best striker of La Liga showed his class again – my boy Benzi.

I know what a player Benzema is, everyone knows it.Everyone can have their opinion on who is the best No.9 in the world and for me it’s Karim.He is confident, he knows you can always improve too, which is great. It doesn’t surprise me what he’s doing.

When I speak about Benzema, only one word comes to mind, it’s class. He is class. When he plays, whatever he does, he does it with class.

Benzema Wins Ballon d’Or After Years of Waiting His Turn. Harshajit Sarmah nudged me on Linkedin about this and I published these quotes about it. Benzema is one of the best examples that age has no limits, and we can learn from him that if you have patience, age doesn't matter, what you deserve will happen sooner or later.

Karim Benzema might now be a Ballon d'Or winner but he's arguably been one of the most underappreciated strikers of his generation.

JEAN-PIERRE PAPIN