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Serie B · Attacker · #0 · Italy · 46 yrs
Filippo Inzaghi is an attacker. Filippo Inzaghi is a Italian international, 46 years old, attacker. Filippo Inzaghi was born in Piacenza, Italy on 1973-08-09. Filippo Inzaghi is 181 cm cm tall and weighs 74 kg kg. Filippo Inzaghi's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Serie B. Filippo Inzaghi's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Filippo Inzaghi season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Attacker · #0
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2018 |  Benevento BEN |
| 2011 |  AC Milan MIL |
| 2010 | AC Milan MIL |
| 2009 | AC Milan MIL |
| 2008 | AC Milan MIL |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 | N/A |  Venezia VEN |  Bologna BOL |
| 2001-08-01 | 37M € |  Juventus JUV | AC Milan MIL |
| 1997-08-01 | 10.4M € |  Atalanta ATA | Juventus JUV |
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With Ollie Watkins officially unveiled as new Al Hilal player, Karim Benzema's fate at the club has been sealed, with reports even weighing the possibility of the Frenchman retiring after his contract termination. Ollie Watkins has been officially presented as an Al Hilal player, completing one of the most expensive transfer moves in Saudi Arabian soccer history. However, the arrival of the English striker effectively seals the fate of Karim Benzema, with reports suggesting the French legend could consider retirement after agreeing to terminate his contract. Manager Simone Inzaghi has been aggressively reshaping his squad, with Darwin Nunez, Karim Benzema, and Malcom left outside the Italian head coach’s long-term tactical plans. Following the acquisition of West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, securing an elite central striker became the club’s top priority. On Sunday, Ollie Watkins was officially unveiled as Al Hilal‘s newest marquee signing from Aston Villa, where he led the Premier League side to a Europa League title last season. According to Fabrizio Romano, the clubs agreed on a base transfer fee of 58.4 million euros ($67.6 million USD) plus 2 million euros in potential add-ons for the English international. Watkins posted an emotional farewell message on his Instagram account to bid goodbye to the Villa fans: “6 amazing years has come to an end. Thank you for the amazing memories and always supporting me through highs and lows. Saying goodbye is never easy to this club as it’s been a massive part of my life on and off the pitch. Once a villain always a villain.“ The wait is over. Watkins is Blue. 💙 pic.twitter.com/DvntaPHb7G— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 30, 2026 Retirement remains an option for Benzema According to reporting from Saudi outlet Al Arriyadiyah, Al Hilal terminating Benzema’s contract was contingent on securing a frontline replacement. With Watkins officially locked in as the club’s starting striker, Al Hilal and the Frenchman have agreed to part ways. Benzema and Al Hilal reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract just six months after he signed as a free agent from Al Ittihad. The departure follows reports that the 38-year-old was left off Al Hilal’s registered foreign player list for the upcoming Saudi Pro League campaign, accelerating his exit. Attention now turns to how the iconic forward will navigate the next phase of his career. According to Ben Jacobs, Benzema is keeping all options on the table, ranging from retiring from professional soccer to continuing elsewhere, with Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab expressing interest after previously exploring a loan deal. According to Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Benzema ranked eighth overall with $104 million in total annual earnings ($100 million in salary, $4 million in endorsements). Walking away from the final year of his lucrative contract represents a significant financial shift, but mutual termination grants the Frenchman complete freedom over his next career move. Throughout his tenure in Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner demonstrated he remains a formidable goalscorer. Across 83 appearances with Al Ittihad, he recorded 54 goals and 17 assists, while contributing 10 goals and 5 assists in 16 matches during his brief stint with Al Hilal.
With Karim Benzema's future still in the air, Cristiano Ronaldo could see SPL rival Al Hilal stregthen their squad with Premier League stars Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli. Cristiano Ronaldo has previously voiced his frustration over perceived financial flexibility granted to Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal compared to Al Nassr, and a similar narrative appears to be unfolding once again. While Karim Benzema‘s future remains uncertain, the Riyadh-based powerhouse is reportedly preparing aggressive moves to acquire Premier League stars Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli. According to Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal are actively pursuing signatures for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. Head coach Simone Inzaghi has been refining his squad strategy, awaiting specific roster moves to finalize his push for the attacking duo. Watkins was notably absent from Aston Villa’s season opener against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, failing to make the matchday squad that traveled to the American Express Stadium. Speculation mounted regarding whether the striker requested to sit out while his departure was being negotiated, prompting a cryptic response from manager Unai Emery post-match: “I cannot answer this question. Ollie can.“ Romano reports that Watkins has already agreed to personal terms with Al Hilal. Negotiations now rest between the two clubs to reach a transfer agreement, with the Saudi side preparing an improved proposal after Villa rejected an initial £45 million ($59M USD) bid while searching for a potential replacement. Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal FC and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa. (Pau Barrena & Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli stands as Al Hilal‘s other marquee target. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal are holding out for a transfer fee in the region of £60 million ($78M USD). While no formal agreement has been reached, dialogue remains active, with the Brazilian international reportedly open to making the move to Saudi Arabia. Much like Watkins, Martinelli was omitted from Arsenal’s squad for the FA Community Shield against Manchester City and their Premier League opener against Coventry City. With two weeks remaining before the summer transfer window closes, both forwards appear poised to remain in transfer limbo until deals are finalized. Two key departures to clear foreign player slots Al Hilal have consistently operated as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier financial powerhouses, executing high-profile transfers dating back to Neymar’s landmark arrival in 2023. Unbothered by financial restrictions, the club has already taken steps to clear roster space and international player slots for its incoming targets. The club sealed the permanent transfer of Brazilian winger Malcom to UAE side Al Jazira while organizing a loan move for Darwin Nunez to newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al Diriyah. Beyond slashing the wage bill, those two roster adjustments open up two crucial foreign player spots, allowing Al Hilal to fit both Watkins and Martinelli under league squad limits. @diriyahclub 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/HQvMTCLfrM— Darwin Núñez (@Darwinn99) August 23, 2026 The primary variable remains Benzema, whose long-term status at the club hangs in the balance. Reports suggest his exit would be triggered if Al Hilal secure a replacement center forward like Watkins. While the French striker remains under contract with Inzaghi’s squad, recent touchline arguments and friction with the technical staff indicate relations remain strained. Al Hilal widen financial gap over Ronaldo and rivals Al Hilal have already established a benchmark during the summer window by securing winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham for €64.5 million ($71M USD). However, landing two established Premier League stars who featured for England and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup would send a massive statement regarding the club’s financial superiority over domestic rivals. Rona
Despite the rumors about a possible departure from Al Hilal, Karim Benzema confirmed he'll be staying at the Saudi Pro League club. Karim Benzema put an end to speculation about his future at the Saudi Pro League, confirming he has no intention of leaving his club this summer. “I’m gonna stay at Al Hilal,” the French forward said, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, closing the door on a transfer saga that had picked up steam in recent days. The rumors gained traction after reports from Diario AS and Sky Sports indicated Benzema was negotiating a possible contract termination with the club, with the 38-year-old reportedly out of manager Simone Inzaghi’s plans. Tension appeared to boil over when Benzema showed visible frustration at being substituted during the Saudi Pro League opener win over Al Faisaly, despite having scored in the match. However, Inzaghi later played down any rift, saying he understood his striker’s desire to play every minute given his own playing career. The uncertainty around Benzema’s situation had also fueled a far more sensational storyline, with reports floating Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami as a possible destination. However, with Benzema now publicly committing to stay, that scenario appears to be off the table. 🚨🔵⚪️ Karim Benzema on his future: “I’m gonna stay at Al Hilal”. pic.twitter.com/CrlFzzFWPb— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2026 Ollie Watkins turns down Saudi Arabia With Benzema’s future uncertain, Al Hilal had reportedly identified Ollie Watkins as his potential replacement, but that pursuit has also stalled, at least from Aston Villa’s side. The Saudi club had submitted an official €45 million bid for the striker, according to Fabrizio Romano, and Watkins himself was reportedly open to making the switch. Villa, however, held firm, rejecting multiple approaches and instead moving to tie their striker down further, offering him a lucrative new contract to fend off the interest and keep one of Unai Emery’s most important players at Villa Park heading into another Champions League campaign. With Benzema now publicly committing to stay, that search for a replacement striker no longer appears necessary, at least for the time being. His comments effectively take Watkins off Al Hilal’s radar and close the book on one of the more talked-about storylines of the Saudi transfer window.
A sensational move to Inter Miami has been floated as a possible next chapter for the Frenchman, although the situation surrounding his future is far more complicated than the glamorous destination might suggest. Lionel Messi could soon find himself sharing a dressing room with Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid superstar who once played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and is now one of his biggest rivals in the Saudi Pro League. A sensational move to Inter Miami has been floated as a possible next chapter for the Frenchman, although the situation surrounding his future is far more complicated than the glamorous destination might suggest. Benzema’s situation has become one of the most intriguing stories of the Saudi transfer window. With his future at Al-Hilal increasingly uncertain, speculation has naturally turned toward where the 38-year-old could continue his career if he leaves the club. Reports from Diario AS and Sky Sports indicate that Benzema is negotiating a possible contract termination with Al-Hilal. The French striker is reportedly out of Simone Inzaghi’s plans, while the club has already identified Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins as a potential replacement. The situation became even more complicated after Benzema expressed his frustration at being substituted during Al-Hilal’s 4-2 victory over Al-Faisaly. Despite scoring in the match, the veteran forward was replaced in the second half, fueling further speculation about his relationship with the new manager. 🎥 BREAKING! Terjadi keributan antara Simone Inzaghi dan Benzema saat pertandingan Al-Hilal vs Al-Fasaily berlangsungBenzema yg ditarik keluar di menit 70 seperti terlihat tidak terima kalau dia harus digantikan ditengah pertandingan dam terlibat adu mulut dengan Inzaghi.… pic.twitter.com/jla1dkERK3— Dokter Gooners (@DokGooners) August 15, 2026 Inzaghi, however, attempted to calm the situation afterward. “We talked about that after the match. It’s normal that he wants to play every match, and I understand him because I was a striker too,” Inzaghi said, according to Saudi media reports. The Italian coach added that he has a respectful relationship with Benzema, describing him as “not only a great champion, but also a very great professional.” The financial problem blocking Benzema’s exit The biggest obstacle to Benzema leaving Al-Hilal is reportedly financial. The striker wants the full value of the final year of his contract, while Al-Hilal and the relevant Saudi soccer authorities are unwilling to simply pay the entire amount to terminate the agreement. Benzema’s contract structure makes matters even more complicated because part of his salary is reportedly covered through bodies connected to the Saudi Pro League. As a result, ending the deal could require approval from multiple parties rather than being a straightforward agreement between the player and the club. That issue has effectively put the next stage of the veteran striker’s career on hold. Al-Hilal wants to free up a foreign-player spot for a new striker, but it cannot fully move forward until Benzema’s contractual situation is resolved. Karim Benzema of Al Hilal during the AFC Champions League Elite. Could Messi and Benzema really unite in Miami? That uncertainty has opened the door to speculation about a stunning move to Major League Soccer. Inter Miami has been mentioned as a potential destination for Benzema, with the possibility of the Frenchman joining Messi, Luis Suarez and several other established stars creating an irresistible storyline, as per Saudi outlet Midan Al Yaum. The idea would reunite two of the most decorated forwards of their generation. Messi and Benzema spent years competing against each other in European soccer, particularly during Benzema’s Real Madrid career, but could now potentially become teammates in the United States.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have shared the Saudi Pro League spotlight since their moves to the Middle East, but the latest development surrounding the Frenchman's future could take their rivalry in a completely unexpected direction. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have shared the Saudi Pro League spotlight since their moves to the Middle East, but the latest development surrounding the Frenchman’s future could take their rivalry in a completely unexpected direction. With Benzema’s position at Al-Hilal increasingly uncertain, a surprising Turkish destination has now emerged, potentially setting up a blockbuster reunion with another global superstar. Benzema’s future has become increasingly complicated after Al-Hilal began considering a major overhaul of its attacking options. The former Real Madrid captain remains productive, but his place in Simone Inzaghi’s plans is reportedly under serious scrutiny, creating uncertainty over where the 38-year-old will play next. Benzema joined Al-Hilal in January after ending his spell with Al-Ittihad, but his time in Riyadh could already be approaching an unexpected conclusion. The Frenchman has scored nine goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances for the Blue Waves, showing that his individual numbers remain impressive despite the doubts surrounding his future. The club is reportedly considering terminating his contract as it looks to reshape its squad and accommodate another high-profile striker. Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins and Victor Osimhen have all emerged as possible targets, with Inzaghi understood to want another center-forward for the new campaign. Karim Benzema of Al Hilal celebrates with his coach Simone Inzaghi The situation is complicated by Benzema’s contract, as the striker reportedly wants the full amount owed for the final year of his deal before agreeing to leave. That demand has made negotiations more difficult and could determine whether Al-Hilal can move ahead with its preferred attacking changes. Turkish Super Lig suddenly enters the Benzema race That uncertainty has now opened the door to the surprise development involving Trabzonspor, which has reportedly made contact regarding Benzema. According to Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, the club has inquired about the conditions required to sign the veteran striker while its discussions with Al-Hilal continue. “Trabzonspor inquired about the conditions for Karim Benzema, who wears the Al-Hilal shirt!” Sabuncuoglu reported on X (formerly Twitter). He added: “Trabzonspor has not yet reached an agreement in their discussions with Al-Hilal. As the process continues, Karim Benzema was offered to Trabzonspor, and simultaneous talks with the French star have begun!” Trabzonspor, Al-Hilal ile yaptığı görüşmelerde henüz anlaşmaya varamadı. Süreç devam ederken Karim Benzema, Trabzonspor'a önerildi ve Fransız yıldızla eşzamanlı görüşmeler başladı! https://t.co/1ssqyHDXON— Yağız Sabuncuoğlu (@yagosabuncuoglu) August 18, 2026 The move represents a major change in Trabzonspor’s transfer strategy, particularly because the club had failed to close a deal for Darwin Nunez. With those negotiations yet to produce an agreement, Benzema has emerged as an experienced alternative for the attack. Mohamed Salah could make the move even bigger The biggest twist is the possibility that Benzema could join Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor, creating a remarkable attacking partnership if the negotiations progress. Salah reportedly joined the Turkish club on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool, signing a two-year contract on August 6. Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor That would give the Claret-Blues two of the most recognizable forwards of their generation in the same attack. Salah’s arrival has already transformed the profile of the Turkish club, while Benzema would add Champions League experience, elite finishing and the pedigree of a former Ballon d’Or winner. However, the talks remain at an early stage, and there is currently no
Cristiano Ronaldo could suffer a major blow in the Saudi Pro league as the conditions for an eventual departure of Karim Benzema from Al Hilal following the substitution drama have reportedly emerged. Cristiano Ronaldo has served as the marquee face of the Saudi Pro League since his arrival in 2022, playing a pivotal role in elevating the league’s global profile to attract star power, with Karim Benzema standing as one of his most prominent acquisitions. However, following recent sideline friction over a match substitution, reports indicate that conditions surrounding Benzema‘s potential exit from Al Hilal have intensified dramatically. Benzema departed Real Madrid in 2023 shortly after winning the Ballon d’Or, joining Al Ittihad where he eventually captured the Saudi Pro League title. However, contractual friction led the French forward to leave Al Ittihad and complete a blockbuster transfer to Al Hilal in February 2026 on one of the most lucrative deals in modern sports. Tension has been mounting ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with Spanish outlet Diario AS reporting that Benzema is no longer viewed as central to manager Simone Inzaghi’s tactical plans. Under these circumstances, the club’s leadership favors brokering an exit, creating a delicate stalemate between the player and decision-makers. During Al Hilal‘s Saudi Pro League opener against Al Faisaly on Friday, August 14, Benzema opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. However, with the match hanging in the balance at 3-2 in the second half, Inzaghi opted to substitute the French striker in the 70th minute for Mohamed Kader Meite, a move that clearly frustrated the veteran forward. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🎥 #شاهد :غضب كريم بنزيما بعد استبداله 😨😨😨😨😨 pic.twitter.com/Ov2fBR0c6B— أخبار الهلال (@hilalstuff) August 14, 2026 Benzema voiced his frustration while walking off the pitch, confronting one of Inzaghi’s assistant coaches on the touchline. The fallout was immediate, as Benzema was subsequently dropped to the bench for the following King’s Cup fixture against Al Raed, logging just 25 minutes as a 65th-minute substitute. While relations between the manager and star player remain frayed, Diario AS reports that Benzema’s camp has maintained he has no intention of walking away from Al Hilal during the summer 2026 transfer window, intending to honor his contract through June 2027. Benzema’s departure conditions rise On Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Benzema ranked eighth overall with $104 million in total earnings ($100M salary, $4M endorsements), making him the third-highest-paid soccer player behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. That massive compensation package remains the primary obstacle to a departure, unless Al Hilal agree to pay out the final year of his deal. According to Saudi outlet Al Arriyadiyah, Al Hilal terminating Benzema’s contract hinges directly on securing a replacement striker. With Malcom and Joao Cancelo linked with exits and Darwin Nunez out of Inzaghi’s plans, Al Hilal face a foreign-player roster crunch while searching for an elite center forward suited to Inzaghi’s system. Reports out of Saudi Arabia have linked Al Hilal to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as potential replacements to lead the front line. However, no formal bids have materialized for either target. Al Hilal remain active in their pursuit of a marquee striker to lead the squad for the upcoming campaign, effectively phasing Benzema out of their medium-to-long-term plans. Yet until a definitive resolution is reached, the 38-year-old forward remains the second highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
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