Thierry Henry, born on August 17, 1977, in Les Ulis, a suburb of Paris, France, is a French football coach and former professional player. He is the son of Antoine and Maryse Henry. Though not initially passionate about football, Henry's father encouraged him to pursue the sport. By the age of seven, Henry's talent was evident, and he was recruited by Claude Chezelle to join the local club CO Les Ulis.
In 1989, he moved to US Palaiseau before transferring a year later to ES Viry-Châtillon, where he trained under coach Jean-Marie Panza. His skill continued to develop rapidly, and by the age of 16, Henry drew national attention from scouts. Without even undergoing a trial, he received an offer and joined AS Monaco's youth academy. He made his professional debut with Monaco in 1994, in a match against OGC Nice that ended in a 2–0 defeat.
After progressing at Monaco under coach Arsène Wenger, Henry transferred to Juventus in 1999. However, his time in Italy was brief and less impactful, leading to a move to Arsenal later that year. Reunited with Wenger, Henry transitioned into a world-class striker. In his first season at Arsenal, he scored 26 goals, firmly establishing himself as one of the Premier League's top forwards.
During his time at Arsenal, Henry became the club's all-time leading goalscorer and was widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. His speed, vision, and technical skill earned him global recognition, and he played a crucial role in Arsenal's historic unbeaten league season in 2003–04.
Henry retired from professional football in 2014 after a final stint with the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. In 2016, he began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Belgium national team. Working under head coach Roberto Martínez, Henry contributed to Belgium's impressive third-place finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. His role with Belgium has since cemented his place in the next generation of promising football coaches.
Thierry Henry married English model Nicole Merry (born Claire Merry) on July 5, 2003. The couple welcomed a daughter, Téa, in 2005. While their marriage ended in divorce in 2007, Henry has remained involved in his daughter's life and has kept much of his personal affairs private.
| Birth Date: | 17 Aug, 1977 |
| Age: | 42 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | France |
| Birth Place: | Les Ulis |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | French association football player and manager |
| Spouse: | Nicole Merry[2003-2007] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 60 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 130 million |
