Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, is still embracing every part of Saudi Arabian life. He was recently seen driving a brand-new, highly equipped Ferrari. In 2023, the 37-year-old joined Al-Ittihad, following in the footsteps of his former Galactico teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
He is by no means the first well-known figure to be enticed from Europe by the rich Middle Eastern financial system, and he will most certainly not be the last. In recent years, Sadio Mane, Neymar, and N’Golo Kante have all joined the star-studded exodus. As he led them to the league title this season, Benzema’s on-field accomplishments—21 goals and 9 assists in 29 games—have been a significant talking point, but his off-field lifestyle is also drawing more attention.
Supercars have always been a favourite of the Frenchman, who has a showroom full of them. A stunning Bugatti Chiron with 1,500 horsepower that can go from 0 to 100 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds is part of his collection. Three further premium vehicles—a Lamborghini Revuelto, a Ferrari Purosangue, and a sleek Rolls-Royce Spectre plug-in hybrid—are frequently featured on his social media accounts. And now he has another powerful gadget in his arsenal because of his lucrative deal.
Karim Benzema displays a brand-new supercar, but because of his hefty deal, he doesn’t pay for it every day.
Benzema has managed to fit a BMW M5 into his already star-studded driveway by finding a bit more space. Since it’s a sedan, it might not exude the same elegance as his other pricey toys, but it’s nevertheless referred to as a “everyday supercar.”
According to the Daily Mail, the M5 has a powerful engine. Its twin-turbo V8 engine blends sheer power and usefulness. It has 725 horsepower, can reach high speeds of 189.5 mph, and accelerates from 0 to 100 mph in just 3.5 seconds, all while providing family-friendly accommodation.
With a price tag of £138,000, it may appear to be a high-end purchase, but for Benzema, whose staggering £86 million annual pay equates to over £230,000 per day and places him among the highest paid football players in the world, it’s more of a leisure purchase.
The breakdown of Karim Benzema’s earnings
Hourly
£9,817
Every Day
£235,616
Every Week
£1,666,666
Every Month
£7,166,666
Off-field each year
£6 million
On-field each year
£80 million
Annually (total)
£86 million
He would really have about £92,000 left over after buying the M5, which would be sufficient for petrol, polish and possibly even another parking spot down the road.
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