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Thierry Henry

What is thierry henry?

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Key facts

Full name Thierry Daniel Henry[1]
Birth date 17 August 1977[1]
Birth place Châtillon, France[2]
Position Forward; striker[3]
Arsenal goals 226 goals in all competitions[4]

Thierry Henry is a French former football player and coach, best known as a forward for Arsenal and the France national team.

Context

Thierry Henry is a French former football player and coach, widely recognized for his career as a forward with Arsenal and the France national team [2]. Born on 17 August 1977 in Châtillon, France, he became Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 226 goals in all competitions [4]. Henry also helped France win the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2000 [3]. He retired from professional football in 2014 [3].

Documented claims

  • Henry is considered one of the greatest players in Premier League history. [1]
  • He scored more international goals than any other player in France's history. [2]

Questions and answers

Is Thierry Henry African?

Thierry Henry is French, born in Châtillon, France [2].

Did Henry have a Ballon d'Or?

The sources do not mention a Ballon d'Or for Henry.

When did Henry retire from football?

Henry retired from professional football in 2014 [3].

Sources

  1. Thierry Henry | Biography | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Thierry Henry Bio & Career Accomplishments — foxsports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Thierry Henry Hall Of Fame profile — nationalfootballmuseum.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Thierry Henry | Biography & Wiki | VAVEL International — vavel.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People