Karim Benzema vs Robert Lewandowski
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Robert Lewandowski commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €6.0M). Karim Benzema leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Robert Lewandowski is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Robert Lewandowski holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Benzema remains one of football's most elegant paradoxes: a striker who functions more like a quarterback than a poacher, yet still finds the net with genuine top-20% efficiency in a league that has humbled bigger names. His aerial dominance is genuinely elite—top 5% among attackers—which is counterintuitive for a player whose game has always read as cerebral rather than physical.
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (4.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.95 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Karim Benzema | Robert Lewandowski | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.60 | 0.95 | Robert |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.10 | Robert |
| Shots / 90 | 3.47 | 4.26 | Robert |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.21 | 0.95 | Karim |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.45 | 1.10 | Karim |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.15 | 0.24 | Robert |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.64 | 0.89 | Robert |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.70 | 77.60 | Karim |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Karim Benzema or Robert Lewandowski?
Robert Lewandowski commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €6.0M). Karim Benzema leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Robert Lewandowski is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Robert Lewandowski holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Karim Benzema has a market value of €6.0M, while Robert Lewandowski is valued at €9.0M.