5 worst players for Real Madrid in 2017

#1 Karim Benzema

Benzema has been an embarrassment

I don’t think that there is a Madridista who would have the nerve to claim otherwise: Karim Benzema has been the worst player for the Blancos in 2017. The might have won the Champions League and La Liga, but the Frenchman’s contribution to them was very erratic.

And yet, despite his consistent inconsistency, his manager and compatriot chose to stick with him and not sign a striker to challenge him for the number 9 spot. However, Zidane’s insistence—that borders on stubbornness—has already cost Madrid a lot this season.

But still, Benzema starts for the club. He doesn’t even pass effectively like he could before—let alone scoring goals—and almost every Madridista has lost her/his patience regarding the number 9. Only God knows how he ended up as the 25th best player in the world according to the Ballon d’Or rankings and the third best French player in the world this year, according to France Football.

These trophies have just lost a lot of meaning for a lot of people.