{"id":12054,"date":"2026-02-04T12:31:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/?p=12054"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:31:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:31:29","slug":"karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/12054\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move","title":{"rendered":"Karim Benzema Joins Al-Hilal in Major Saudi Pro League Move"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Prince William to Visit Saudi Arabia This February\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Did you know that Prince William will Visit Saudi? Read about it here!\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Did you know that Prince William will Visit Saudi? Read about it here!        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p id=\"h-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/karimbenzema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karim Benzema<\/a> has officially joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alhilal\/?g=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al-Hilal<\/a>, marking one of the biggest moves in the Saudi Pro League this season. The 2022 Ballon d\u2019Or winner makes the switch after leaving Al-Ittihad, moving directly to league leaders Al-Hilal on deadline day.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DURZGmiDZrI\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The former Real Madrid striker signed a one-and-a-half-year contract, bringing his world-class experience, leadership, and goal-scoring power to Riyadh. This transfer has already sparked huge excitement among fans, especially with Al-Hilal pushing to maintain their dominance in the league.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUTcMSDjUT6\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Benzema didn\u2019t waste any time settling in. The French star has already taken part in his first training session with Al-Hilal. He is showing sharpness and focus as he prepares for his next chapter. Supporters are eager to see how he fits into the squad and what he can add to an already strong attacking lineup.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Al-Hilal also strengthened their team by signing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saimon.nb\/?g=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sa\u00efmon Bouabr<\/a><\/strong>, adding young talent alongside Benzema\u2019s experience. The club continues to show serious ambition by balancing proven stars with emerging players as they aim for success locally and regionally.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUTJ4wDDfs4\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>With Benzema now wearing blue, expectations are high. Fans are counting down to his first appearance, hoping he\u2019ll deliver the same magic that made him one of the most respected strikers in football history.<\/p>    <p>One thing is clear: Al-Hilal just raised the bar, and the Saudi Pro League just got even more exciting.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>More in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/tag\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News <\/a>section on our website!<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karim Benzema has officially joined Al-Hilal, marking one of the biggest moves in the Saudi Pro League this season. The 2022 Ballon d\u2019Or winner makes the switch after leaving Al-Ittihad, moving directly to league leaders Al-Hilal on deadline day. The former Real Madrid striker signed a one-and-a-half-year contract, bringing his world-class experience, leadership, and goal-scoring [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":12055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[177],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-12054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stuffwelove","tag-news"],"authorship":[24],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Karim Benzema Joins Al-Hilal in Major Saudi Pro League Move &#187; This is Riyadh<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Karim Benzema has officially joined Al-Hilal, marking one of the biggest moves in the Saudi Pro League this season.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/12054\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Karim Benzema Joins Al-Hilal in Major Saudi Pro League Move\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Karim Benzema has officially joined Al-Hilal, marking one of the biggest moves in the Saudi Pro League this season.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/12054\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"This is Riyadh\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/riyadhcityguide\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-04T12:31:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-04T12:31:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90-e1770197275592.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"618\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"305\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Joanna Daoura\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@riyadhcityguide\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@riyadhcityguide\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Joanna Daoura\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/en\\\/12054\\\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/en\\\/12054\\\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Joanna Daoura\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/ar\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/de69302c52e04a9e227edee0af9db75c\"},\"headline\":\"Karim Benzema Joins Al-Hilal in Major Saudi Pro League Move\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-04T12:31:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-04T12:31:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/en\\\/12054\\\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move\"},\"wordCount\":246,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/ar\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/en\\\/12054\\\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/90-e1770197275592.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"News\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Stuff We Love\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/en\\\/12054\\\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thisisriyadh.com\\\/en\\\/12054\\\/karim-benzema-joins-al-hilal-in-major-saudi-pro-league-move\",\"name\":\"Karim Benzema Joins Al-Hilal in Major Saudi Pro League Move &#187; 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