Attackers Had strengthened who FC Barcelona and Arsenal he is Thierry Daniel Henry is a French footballer who plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. It was at Arsenal That Henry made his name as a world-class soccer player. In the long-time mentor and coach Arsène Wenger, Henry Became A Prolific striker and all-time leading scorer with 226 goals to lead Arsenal in all Competitions.
With the Catalan club's first awards in 2009 came They won the league, cup and Champions League treble. He went on to Achieve unprecedented sextuple by also winning the Spanish Super Cup, European Super Cup and World Club Cup. Henry enjoyed the same success with the French national team, winning the 1998 World Cup, Euro 2000 and FIFA Confederations Cup 2003. Henry retired from international football after the 2010 World Cup.
Personal Information
Full name : Thierry Daniel Henry
Date of birth : 17 August 1977 (age 34)
Place of birth : Les Ulis, Essonne, France
Height : 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position : Striker
Club Information
Current club : Arsenal
(on loan from the New York Red Bulls)
Number 12
Early Years
Henry is of Antillean heritage: his father, Antoine, came from Guadeloupe (La Desirade island), and his mother, Maryse, is from Martinique. For seven years, Henry showed great potential, prompting Claude Chezelle to recruit him to the local club CO Les Ulis. His father forced him to attend training, even though the child was not much interested in football. U.S. Palaiseau coach Jean-Marie Panza, Henry's future mentor, Followed there.
Club Career
Monaco (1992-1999) and Juventus (1999)
In 1990, Monaco sent scout Arnold Catalano to watch Henry in a match. Henry scored all six goals as his side won 6-0. Catalano requested That Henry complete a course at the elite Clairefontaine academy, and despite the director's reluctance to admit Henry due to poor school results, he was allowed to complete the course and Arsene Wenger joined Monaco as a young player. Subsequently, Henry signed professional forms with Monaco and made his professional debut in 1994. In his first season with Monaco, Henry scored three goals in 18 Appearances.
Under the supervision of the manager, Henry Frenchman named Young Player of the Year in 1996, and in the 1996-97 season, his solid performances helped the club win the Ligue 1 title. During the 1997-98 season, he was instrumental in leading his club to the Champions League semi-finals, making the French record by scoring seven goals in the competition.
Arsenal
Despite recording Fewer than goals and assists, his first season, Henry's second season with Arsenal proved to be a breakthrough, Because he Became the club's top scorer. Armed with one of the league's best attack, Arsenal Quickly on perennial Rivals Manchester States for the league title. Arsenal finished seven points clear of Liverpool to win the league title, and beat Chelsea 2-0 in the FA Cup Final. Henry Became the Leagues top goal-scorer and scored 32 goals in all Competitions as he led Arsenal to a double and his first with the club's silver. Entering the 2003-04 season, Arsenal are determined to Reclaim the Premier League crown.
2005-06 season proved to be one of remarkable personal achievements for Henry. On October 17, 2005, Henry Became the club on goal-scorer of all time, two goals against Sparta Prague in the Champions League Meant he broke Ian Wright's record of 185 goals On February 1, 2006, he scored a goal against West Ham, Bringing league goal tally up to 151, breaking Arsenal legend Cliff Bastin league record for goals. Henry scored 100 league goals at Highbury, a feat unparalleled in the history of the club, and a unique achievement in the Premier League.
Henry 2006-07 season marred by injury. Although he scored 10 goals in 17 domestic Appearances for Arsenal, Henry's season was cut short in February. Wenger Henry Caused injury to the protracted 2005-06 campaign, and insisted That Henry is interested in staying with Arsenal to rebuild for the 2007-08 season.
2005-06 season proved to be one of remarkable personal achievements for Henry. On October 17, 2005, Henry Became the club on goal-scorer of all time, two goals against Sparta Prague in the Champions League Meant he broke Ian Wright's record of 185 goals On February 1, 2006, he scored a goal against West Ham, Bringing league goal tally up to 151, breaking Arsenal legend Cliff Bastin league record for goals. Henry scored 100 league goals at Highbury, a feat unparalleled in the history of the club, and a unique achievement in the Premier League.
Henry 2006-07 season marred by injury. Although he scored 10 goals in 17 domestic Appearances for Arsenal, Henry's season was cut short in February. Wenger Henry Caused injury to the protracted 2005-06 campaign, and insisted That Henry is interested in staying with Arsenal to rebuild for the 2007-08 season.
Barcelona
On June 25, 2007, in an unexpected event, Henry moved to Barcelona for € 24 million. Teams That I move "Henry left Arsenal as a club all-time leading goalscorer with 174 league goals, and leads all-time goal-scorer in Europe with 42 goals; in July 2008, the Arsenal fans. at Barcelona, Henry was given jersey number 14, the same as that used at Arsenal. etapi with Henry Mostly deployed on the wing throughout the season, he was Unable to reproduce the scoring form he achieved with Arsenal.
Later in the year 2009, Henry helped Barcelona win an unprecedented sextuple, consisting of treble, the Supercopa de España, the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. After Henry returned from the World Cup, Barcelona Confirmed That They Had approved the sale of Henry to an unnamed club, with players who are still agreeing terms with new club.
New York Red Bulls
In July 2010, Henry signed a multi-year contract with Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York Red Bulls for the 2010 season as the second designated player. He made a full MLS debut on July 31 against the Houston Dynamo 2-2, two goals helped Juan Pablo Angel. His first MLS goal on 28 August come in a 2-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes. Red Bulls finally topped the Eastern Conference by one point over Columbus Crew before losing 3-2 on aggregate against the San Jose Earthquakes in the quarterfinals of the 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs. The next season, the Red Bulls are 10th in the league overall resource, and bent in the Conference Semi-finals MLSMLS Cup Playoffs 2011 Playoffs.
International Career
Although Henry is an unknown quantity at international level, he ended the tournament as France's top scorer with three goals. France then won the match in extra time following a converted penalty kick by Zinedine Zidane. France went on to defeat Italy in extra time in the finals, Henry get the second major international medal. Cup 2002 World Cup featuring a stunning early exit for Both Henry and France as defending champions knocked out the resource persons were the resource persons in the group stage after failing to score in all three games, France lost Their first match in group play and Henry. France lost 2-0 to Denmark.
Henry's return to form for his country in the Confederations Cup 2003. tournament top scorer with four goals. At Euro 2004, Henry played in France throughout the match and scored two goals. On June 3, 2008, Henry made his 100th appearance for the national team in a match against Columbia, France Became the sixth player ever reach That milestone. Henry did not feature in the initial line-up for France in World Cup 2010. France draw in Their first match against Uruguay, and lost 2-0 in Their second match against Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Henry is married to model Nicole Merry Home, Claire's real name, on July 5, 2003. When Henry was still at Arsenal, he also Bought a house in Hampstead, North London. However, shortly after his transfer to Barcelona, he Announced That Henry and his wife are divorcing;. Henry is now dating Andrea Rajačić Bosnian model. As a fan of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Henry is Often seen with friends Tony Parker at games note playing football.
UNICEF
Henry is a member of UNICEF-FIFA squad, where together with other professional footballers he Appeared in a series of TV show seen by Hundreds of Millions of fans around the world During 2002 and 2006 World Cup.
Other Work
Along with 45 other football players, Henry took part in FIFA's "Live for Love States" in 2002. The Henry also supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Support
In 2006, Henry is rated as the Most Valuable football player in the world's ninth commercial, as well as being the eighth Richest Premier League players, with £ 21 million.
Renault
Henry featured in the Renault Clio advertisements in the which he popularized the term va-va-VOOM, the which means "life" or "passion".
Nike
In 2004, Henry signed a contract with sports giant Nike. Henry is also featured in "The Secret Tournament" Nike ad along with 24 players including Ljungberg soccer superstar, Ronaldinho, and Francesco Totti. Along with the 2006 World Cup, Henry also featured in Nike's Joga Bonito campaign, Portuguese for "beautiful game".
Reebok
Henry's deal with Nike ended after the 2006 World Cup, he signed a deal with Reebok to Appear in Their campaign 'I Am' As part of the "frame" Reebok Entertainment series., Henry was the star of a half-hour episodes of That detailed the manufacture of an advertisement about Henry directed by Spanish actress Paz Vega.
Puma
In 2011 Henry switched to Puma shoes, first wear brand in the 2011 MLS All Stars game against Manchester United, before announcing a multi-year partnership to Puma for performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel sponsor.
Gillette
For Reasons of recognition, Derek Jeter Appeared in Henry's place in the ad was broadcast in North America. In reaction to the Controversy following the Franco-Irish handball World Cup 2010 qualifiers, Gillette faced boycotts and accusations of Champions poster version of French medicine, but later released a statement of support for Henry.
Pepsi
In version 2008, Henry Appeared in Pepsi ads Universe along with Ljungberg, Beckham, Cesc Fabregas, Steven Gerrard and Lionel Messi
Honors
Monaco
Ligue 1 (1) : 1996-97
Trophee des champions (1) : 1997
Arsenal
Premier League (2) : 2001-02, 2003-04
FA Cup (3) : 2002, 2003, 2005
FA Community Shield (2) : 2002, 2004
Barcelona
La Liga (2) : 2008-09, 2009-10
Copa del Rey (1) : 2008-09
Supercopa de España (1) : 2009
UEFA Champions League (1) : 2008-09
UEFA Super Cup (1) : 2009
FIFA Club World Cup (1) : 2009
New York Red Bulls
MLS Eastern Conference (1) : 2010
Atlantic Cup (1) : 2011
Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic (1) : 2010
Emirates Cup (1) : 2011
France
FIFA World Cup
Winner : France 1998
Runners-up : Germany 2006
UEFA European Football Championship
Winner : Belgium & Netherlands 2000
FIFA Confederations Cup
Winner : France 2003
King Hassan II International Cup Tournament
Winner : Morocco 2000
A summary of Henry's individual awards is as follows
UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year (1) : 1996-97
PFA Players' Player of the Year (2) : 2002-03, 2003-04
PFA Team of the Year (6) : 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06
FWA Footballer of the Year (3) : 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06
Premier League Golden Boot (4) : 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06.
Golden Boot Award Landmark 10 (1) : 2004-05
Golden Boot Award Landmark 20 (1) : 2004-05
Premier League Player of the Month (4) : April 2000, September 2002, January 2004, April 2004
Goal of the Season (1) : 2002-03
UEFA Team of the Year (5) : 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
MLS Best XI (1) : 2011
Onze d'Or (2) : 2003, 2006
European Golden Boot (2) : 2003-04, 2004-05
French Player of the Year (5) : 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
IFFHS World's Top Goal scorer of the Year (1) : 2003
FIFA FIFPro World XI (1) : 2006
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1) : Germany 2006
FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball (1) : France 2003
FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe (1) : France 2003
UEFA European Football Championship Team of the Tournament (1) : 2000
FIFA 100 : 2004
Time 100 Heroes & Pioneers No.16 : 2007
Classic Football Hall of Fame : 2008
Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992-93 - 2001-02)
Overseas Team of the Decade
Legion d'Honneur : 1998
Individual
Henry has received many plaudits and awards in his football career. He was runner-up for the 2003 and 2004 FIFA World Player of the Year awards; in Those two seasons, he also won back-to-back PFA Players' Player of the Year titles. Henry is the only player ever to have won the FWA Footballer of the Year three times (2003, 2004, 2006), and the French Player of the Year on a record four Occasions. Henry was voted into the Premier League Overseas Team of the Decade in the 10 Seasons Awards poll in 2003, and in 2004 he was named by football legend Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers.
In terms of goal-scoring awards, Henry was the European Golden Boot winner in 2004 and 2005 (sharing it with Villarreal's Diego Forlan in 2005) and is the first ever player to retain the award. Henry was also the top goal- scorer in the Premier League for a record four seasons (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006). In 2006, he Became the first player to score more than 20 goals in the league for five consecutive seasons (2002 to 2006). Henry is currently third in the list of all-time Premier League goal-Scorers, behind Alan Shearer and Andy Cole. Given his accomplishments, France's all-time goal-scorer was in his prime regarded by many coaches, footballers and pundits as one of the best footballers in the world. In November 2007, he was ranked 33rd on the Association of Football Statisticians' compendium for "Greatest Ever footballers". Their former Arsenal fans honoured player in 2008, declaring Henry the greatest Arsenal player. In 2008 two other surveys, Henry emerged as the Premier League favorite player of all time 32.000 Among people surveyed in the Barclays 2008 Global Fan Report. In 2009, Henry was voted the best Premier League player of the 2000s. On 10 December 2011, Arsenal unveiled A bronze statue of Henry at the Emirates Stadium as part of its 125th anniversary Celebrations.