Christian Karembeu (born December 3, 1970 in Lifou , New Caledonia) is a French international football (soccer) player, who currently plays midfield for Bastia in the French Ligue 1. Bastia, which is currently in a relegation battle, obtained him on loan from Swiss side Servette.

Prior to joining Servette, Karembeu played for Nantes (1990-95), Sampdoria (1995-97), Real Madrid (1997-2000), Middlesbrough (2000-01), and Olympiakos (2002). With Real Madrid, he won the Champions League in 1998 and 2000.

Although born in New Caledonia, Karembeu has elected to represent France on the international level. He was a vital player in the French team that won the 1998 World Cup and was on the squad, but did not play, as France won Euro 2000. He has compiled 50 caps in his career.

Karembeu is married to Slovak model Adriana Sklenarikova.