Benzema wins the best player award in Saudi Arabia!

French star Karim Benzema, Al-Ittihad's top scorer, has been named the Saudi Pro League's best player for the 2024-25 season, beating out a host of big-name stars. Benzema outperformed strong contenders such as Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, who topped the league's scorers list with 25 goals, Al-Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari, Al-Ahli defender Roger Ibanez, and Al-Shabab midfielder Cristian Guanca. Benzema led Al-Ittihad to their tenth Roshen League title, directly contributing 30 goals between scoring and assisting. He scored 21 goals, placing him third in the top scorers list, tied with Al-Shabab striker Abderrazak Hamdallah and behind Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, who has 23 goals. Benzema's contract with Al-Ittihad runs until the summer of 2026, bolstering the team's ambitions to maintain its local and regional brilliance.