Thierry Henry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thierry Henry
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 17, 1977(1977-08-17)
Age	47
Birthplace	Les Ulis
Country	France
Birth City	Île-de-France
Horoscope	Leo

Thierry Henry Biography

Thierry Henry is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 17, 1977 in Les Ulis, Île-de-France, France. A star French striker who was a part of France’s national side for more than 10 years and also was a part of Arsenal as well as FC Barcelona during the height of his career. He was a part of the New York Red Bulls in the MLS in the year 2010.

He made a strong friendship with his fellow French sportsman He developed a close friendship with fellow French athlete Tony Parker..

Henry is of Antillean heritage: his father, Antoine, is from Guadeloupe (La Désirade island), and his mother, Maryse, is from Martinique. He was born and raised in Les Ulis suburb of Paris which, despite sometimes being seen as a tough neighbourhood, provided good footballing facilities. As a seven-year- old, Henry showed great potential, prompting Claude Chezelle to recruit him to the local club CO Les Ulis. His father pressured him to attend training, although the youngster was not particularly drawn to football. He joined US Palaiseau in 1989, but after a year his father fell out with the club, so Henry moved to ES Viry-Châtillon and played there for two years. US Palaiseau coach Jean-Marie Panza, Henry’s future mentor, followed him there.

One of the reasons cited for Henry’s impressive play up front is his ability to calmly score from one-on-ones. According to his father Antoine, Henry learned precision shooting from watching his idol Marco van Basten. He was also influenced by Romário, Ronaldo and Liberian star George Weah, a new breed of strikers in the 1990s who would also operate outside the penalty area before running with the ball towards goal. At his physical peak from the late 1990s to the mid 2000s, Henry’s ability to dribble past opponents with exceptional pace, skill and composure, meant that he could get in behind defenders regularly enough to score. In 2004, former Arsenal striker Alan Smith commented on Henry: “I have to say I haven’t seen a player like him. He’s an athlete with great technical ability and a tremendous desire to be the best.”

He was engaged to Claire Merry until their divorce in 2007.

Thierry Henry Net Worth

Thierry Henry is one of the richest Soccer Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thierry Henry 's net worth $130 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His professional debut was at AS Monaco FC in 1994.

He scored 174 goals in 254 games for Arsenal from 1999 until 2007.

Thierry Daniel Henry (French pronunciation: ​[tjɛʁi ɑ̃ʁi] ; born 17 August 1977) is a French professional football coach and former player who is currently the manager of Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact. He is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time and has often been debated by pundits and journalists as the greatest player in the history of the Premier League. In 2003 and 2004, Henry was the runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year, and was runner-up for the Ballon d’Or in the former year. He was named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year twice, the FWA Footballer of the Year three times, and was named in the PFA Team of the Year six-times in a row. He was also included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI once and the UEFA Team of the Year five times. Formerly a figurehead for Nike, he was one of the most commercially marketed footballers during the 2000s.

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Who is Thierry Henry Dating?

According to our records, Thierry Henry married to Claire Merry. As of December 1, 2023, Thierry Henry’s is not dating anyone.

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Henry enjoyed sustained success with France, winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2000 and 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was awarded the French Player of the Year five times. He was also named to the UEFA Euro 2000 Team of the Tournament, awarded both the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball and Golden Shoe, and was named to the 2006 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. In October 2007, he became his country’s record goalscorer. After amassing 123 appearances and 51 goals, Henry retired from international football after the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Facts & Trivia

Thierry Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Thierry Henry celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.

Unsettled in Italy, Henry transferred from Juventus on 3 August 1999 to Arsenal for an estimated fee of £11 million, reuniting with his former manager Arsène Wenger. It was at Arsenal that Henry made his name as a world-class footballer, and although his transfer was not without controversy, Wenger was convinced he was worth the transfer fee. Brought in as a replacement for fellow French forward Nicolas Anelka, Henry was immediately moulded into a striker by Wenger, a move that would pay rich dividends in years to come. However, doubts were raised about his ability to adapt to the quick and physical English game when he failed to score in his first eight games. After several difficult months in England, Henry even conceded that he had to “be re-taught everything about the art of striking.” These doubts were dispelled when he ended his first season at Arsenal with an impressive goal tally of 26. His goal tally included a spectacular strike against Manchester United where he flicked the ball up (with his back turned to goal), before he swivelled and volleyed in from 30 yards out. The strike also featured a memorable goal celebration where he recreated the Budweiser “Whassup?” advertisement. Arsenal finished second in the Premier League behind Manchester United, and lost in the UEFA Cup Final against Turkish club Galatasaray.

Did Thierry Henry win a Ballon d Or?

Second in 2003 and third in 2006, the masterful Thierry Henry was never able to get his hands on the Ballon d’Or throughout his fantastic career.

Is Henry better than Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Thierry Henry in the final round The final voting round pitted Cristiano Ronaldo against Thierry Henry.

Is Thierry Henry African?

Despite being born in France, Thierry Henry’s entire family is from the French Antilles. His father is from Guadeloupe and his mother is from Martinique. Although Henry was born and raised in Les Ulis, a suburb in Paris. But he always felt proud of his African blood to this day.

How much did Arsenal sell Thierry Henry for?

In 2006 Arsenal advanced to the Champions League final. Although they lost to FC Barcelona, it was the best Champions League finish in the history of the club. In 2007 Henry was transferred to Barcelona for a £16 million fee.

Who is the god of football?

The football game has been graced by some of the most unparalleled talents over the years, but very few of them could be named in contention for the mantle of the god of football. So, who is the god of football? The answer would be Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona.