Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer, is one of the greats of the Premier League, and he's perhaps the best ever player to don the famous Gunners' jersey.
Renowned for his trademark long sleeves and gloves, Henry was defined by his lightning pace and clinical finishing, which combined with an ice-cold demeanour made him a nightmare for defenders, during his glory years.
Though the former French international never won a Ballon d'Or, he collected an impressive array of silverware throughout his career. He won the Premier League and FA Cup twice with Arsenal, lifted the World Cup with France in 1998, and secured two La Liga titles and the Champions League with Barcelona over a three-year period. He later continued his career in MLS with the New York Red Bulls.
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How much did Arsenal pay for Thierry Henry?
Thierry Henry joined Arsenal from Juventus for a fee of £10.5-11 million ($13.5-14m) in January 1999. This move came after a challenging stint in Serie A, where he struggled to find his footing. Under the guidance of manager Arsene Wenger, Henry transformed into a prolific striker, ultimately becoming Arsenal's all-time leading scorer.
Thierry Henry career stats
During his time at Arsenal, Henry made a remarkable impact. Below is a summary of his career statistics while playing for the Gunners:
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Goals + Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 2000-01 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 2001-02 | 33 | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 2002-03 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 2003-04 | 37 | 30 | 6 | 36 |
| 2004-05 | 32 | 25 | 14 | 39 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | 27 | 8 | 35 |
| 2006-07 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 2011-12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 258 | 175 | 74 | 249 |
What is Thierry Henry doing now?
After retiring from professional football in 2014, Henry has enjoyed success since making the move to an off-the-pitch role, floating between coaching, management and punditry.
He is currently the manager of the France national under-21 team and the Olympic football team, as well as being part of CBS' popular Champions League coverage.