A look back at the notable episodes in Thierry Henry’s career.
“I would like Mbappé to have half of Thierry Henry’s career. He would have succeeded in his career. » Here is what Tony Henry said, in November 2019, during a Facebook live with Brother Jimmy, Guadeloupean cultural activist. Indeed, the career of his son Thierry commands respect.
After passing through several clubs in the Paris region during his youth, the native of Les Ulis completed his training at AS Monaco. And it was in the Principality that he made his professional debut. Growing in power with the Rocher club, which played the leading roles on the European scene during the 90s, “Titi” was summoned by Aimé Jacquet to participate in the 98 World Cup. Aged 20, he then became world champion. Two years later, the player of West Indian origin won his second major international title with the Blues, at Euro 2000, with starting status as a bonus.
A little less than a year earlier, Thierry Henry had signed for Arsenal. The club of his life. Top scorer in the history of the Gunners, a bronze statue in his likeness was inaugurated near the Emirates Stadium in 2011. Whether for club or national team, the career of this winger who has become over time a formidable goal hunter is almost perfect. Only his time at Juventus Turin and the end of his history with the Blues stand out as black spots.
