Thierry Daniel Henry is a French professional football coach, pundit, sports broadcaster, and former player. Born on 17 August 1977, he is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time and one of the greatest players in Premier League history. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones from birth to today.
Main Milestones
Birth
17 August 1977
Thierry Henry was born in Les Ulis, France, to parents of French West Indian ancestry. He spent his childhood in low-income housing in Les Ulis, south of Paris.
Joining FC Versailles
1992
Henry joined FC Versailles at the age of 15, where he began to attract the attention of other club scouts.
Signing with AS Monaco
1994
Henry was signed by AS Monaco, becoming the club's youngest first-team player at the time. He initially played as a left winger and helped Monaco win the 1997 French club championship.
Transfer to Juventus
1998-1999
Henry was transferred to Juventus in Turin, Italy, for £9 million. However, he only stayed for seven months before moving to Arsenal.
Career at Arsenal
1999-2007
Henry joined Arsenal in 1999 and became one of the club's most iconic players. Under manager Arsène Wenger, he was shifted to striker and scored a club-record 174 goals in eight seasons, helping Arsenal win two league titles and two FA Cups.
Career at Barcelona
2007-2010
Henry moved to Barcelona in 2007, where he played for three seasons and won two La Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League.
Career at New York Red Bulls
2010-2014
Henry joined the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, where he played for four seasons and scored 51 goals.
Managerial Career at Monaco
2018-2019
Henry began his managerial career at Monaco but had a short tenure, managing the team for only 20 games.
Managerial Career at Montreal Impact
2019-2021
Henry managed the Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer for two seasons.
Managerial Career at France U21
2023-present
Henry took over as the manager of the France U21 national team, where he continues to coach today.
