Thierry Henry arrived at Arsenal at the age of 22 and went back 8 years later, as the club's top goal scorer of all time. His first two seasons saw Arsenal finishing as the runners up but success finally came in the season, When Arsenal finished at the top of the table and won the FA Cup too.
Henry was the top scorer in the League and scorer 32 goals across all competitions. Gunners won the League again in the season, but this time they went undefeated and Henry claimed the European golden boot. Although Arsenal could not defend its title in the season, Henry maintained his reputation of Europe's most feared striker by bagging the golden boot again. He is the only player to have won the award twice in a row. This prompted his move to Barcelona in for 24 Million Euros.
Although he couldn't reproduce the goal-scoring form with Arsenal, Henry was still the club's top scorer in the first season. By the session however, Henry was losing his touch which resulted in his transfer to MLS team, New York Red Bulls, where he ended his career four and a half years later. Henry's international presence was no less prolific.
Henry played a major role in his country's path to the World Cup final, but France lost to Italy in penalties. Henry ended his international goal tally with a whopping 51 goals, the highest ever for France. Henry announced his retirement from professional football in He currently works as the assistant manager for the Belgium football team.
Finished comfortably as Premier League leading goal scorer with 27 goals. Scored 31 goals in all competitions, which was good enough to be co-recipient of the European Golden Boot, becoming the first player to win the award in consecutive seasons.
Helped Arsenal win FA Cup. Named club captain midway through the season. Made 37 league appearances, scoring 30 goals, winning both the European and Premier League Golden Boot awards. In Premier League play, scored 24 goals, which ranked 2nd in the league. Helped Arsenal win second straight FA Cup.
Scored 17 goals in 31 league appearances as Arsenal finished runners up for the Premier League title. Prior to the move, scored one goal and added five assists in 19 appearances for Monaco. Was named the French Young Footballer of the Year for Scored three goals and added an assist in eight league appearances in his first season for Monaco. Earned th cap for France on June 2 against Colombia, becoming the sixth French player to earn that honor.
Scored three goals in the tournament, including the winner vs. Brazil in the quarterfinal. Was named one of the 10 final nominees for the Golden Ball award for Player of the Tournament.
Scored golden goal in extra time of final to defeat Cameroon. Scored three goals in the tournament, which led France for the tournament. Is an active spokesperson against racism in world soccer, and helped start the Stand Up, Speak Up campaign with Nike. Free to play. Easy to Play. Thierry Henry Forward. Player Details. Name Thierry Daniel Henry.
Height 6' 2". Weight lbs. Date of Birth 8. Antoine used to take Henry to local soccer matches and soon it became evident that he was a better soccer player compared to children of his age. He joined the junior team of Les Ulis and Palaiseau and at the age of 13 he was already playing for the Under team for Viry-Chatillon. When is parents separated, his mother took him to Orsay to join Alexander Fleming School where he focused more on soccer.
While at the Academy, Henry signed an apprentice contract with then Monaco manager, Arsene Wenger and made his first professional appearance in where his side lost to Nice.
He led France's Under team during the European Championship, scoring 7 goals in the competition. Henry scored 20 goals in matches for Monaco before joining Juventus in , paying Henry would not make the expected success in Juve and after only one season he joined Arsenal for 11 million pounds where he was united with his mentor Arsene Wenger. Although his primary role was a left-winger, Wenger converted Henry into a striker where he later blossomed into one of the most lethal strikers English Premier League has ever seen.
He became the team's main goalscorer and after a great first season his second season at Arsenal was even more successful.
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