10 best forwards of the decade

5. Karim Benzema

Real Madrid CF v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League

Karim Benzema is one of the most underrated players in the world. The Frenchman is a complete team player and in the past, he used to drop deep and played the secondary striker role, allowing Ronaldo to thrive in the box for Real madrid.

Benzema even likes to play the role of a false nine helping the team in the build-up, linking up play with his teammates, as seen during the trio of Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema's peak.

Despite being one of the most unselfish strikers of the game, Benzema's numbers are magnificent. The Frenchman has scored 238 goals for Real Madrid since joining in 2009. He has helped the team win 2 La Liga titles, 2 Copa Del Rey titles, 4 UEFA Champions Leagues, 3 UEFA Super Cups and 4 FIFA Club World Cups.

Benzema is a striker who possesses good ball control, vision, heading ability and technical ability. He is a spectacular finisher and for his displays, he has been awarded the French Player of the Year award three times this decade.