Thierry Henry

The World Cup, European, and UEFA Champions League champion enters his first full season with the Red Bulls after joining the club mid-season in 2010. One of the world’s premier forwards, Henry has won nearly every championship and individual award imaginable. The former FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Juventus and Monaco star was the captain of the French National Team and is the country’s all-time leading goal scorer. In his first season with New York, Henry instantly commanded the respect and attention of opponents that only an international star could, and helped launch the Red Bulls into the postseason. Henry will be looking to leave his mark on the league in 2011.  

Campeón del Mundo, de Europa y campeón de la UEFA Champions League entra en su primera temporada completa con los Red Bulls después de unirse al club a mitad de la  temporada en el 2010. Uno de los delanteros más importantes del mundo, Henry ha ganado casi todos los campeonatos individuales y premios imaginables. El ex jugador del FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Juventus y estrella del Mónaco, fue el capitán de la selección nacional francesa y es el líder de goles de todos los tiempos de su país. En su primera temporada con Nueva York, Henry demandó inmediatamente gran respeto y atención de los rivales como sólo una estrella internacional puede hacerlo, ayudando a lanzar a los Red Bulls a la postemporada. Henry busca dejar su marca en la liga en el  2011.

Professional:
2010: Signed on July 14 as team’s second Designated Player. Had two goals and three assists in 11 regular season appearances. Scored in friendly against Tottenham on July 22, his first appearance for the club. Had two assists on Juan Pablo Angel goals against Houston on July 31 in MLS debut in 2-2 tie.  Assisted on Joel Lindpere’s goal in victory over Toronto on Aug. 11. Scored first MLS goal on Aug. 28 vs. San Jose.  Scored second goal of the season on Sept. 11 vs. Colorado. Missed September 24 match at Los Angeles due to knee injury. Suffered knee injury in training on Oct. 12, missing the remainder of the regular season.

2009-2010: Appeared in 21 matches for FC Barcelona, adding four goals while registering 10 assists and helping the side win their second straight La Liga title. Henry also made six appearances in the UEFA Champions League, starting three matches.

2008-2009: Made 29 appearances in La Liga, scoring 19 goals. Made 42 appearances in all competitions, scoring 26 goals and helping the club win the treble of La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League titles. Appeared in 12 UEFA Champions League matches, scoring six goals.

2007-2008: Transferred to FC Barcelona from Arsenal FC for €24 million. Led the club in goals in all competitions, scoring 19 times in 47 appearances. Made 30 league appearances, scoring 12 goals. Scored three goals in UEFA Champions League in 10 appearances.

2006-2007: Scored 10 league goals in just 17 appearances for Arsenal FC due to injury. Made 27 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals. Was named French Footballer of the Year for 2006.

2005-2006: Had 33 goals in all competitions for the Gunners. Finished comfortably as Premier League leading goal scorer with 27 goals. Was named Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year for the third time. Became Arsenal FC’s all-time leading scorer in all competitions when he scored twice on Oct. 17, 2005 in a UEFA Champions League victory over Sparta Praha, breaking Ian Wright’s record of 185 goals. Become the club’s all-time leader in league goals when he scored against West Ham on Feb. 1, 2006, passing Cliff Bastin’s record of 150. Scored five goals in UEFA Champions League, leading the club to the final which it lost to FC Barcelona. Was named French Footballer of the Year for 2005.

2004-2005: Led Premier League in goals with 25, also picking up 14 assists in league play. Scored 31 goals in all competitions, which was good enough to be co-recipient of the European Golden Boot, becoming the first player to win the award in consecutive seasons. Helped Arsenal win FA Cup. Named club captain midway through the season. Was named French Footballer of the Year for 2004.

2003-2004: Appeared in 51 matches in all competitions, scoring 39 goals, leading Arsenal to the Premier League title in an unbeaten season. Made 37 league appearances, scoring 30 goals, winning both the European and Premier League Golden Boot awards. Finished as runner up to Barcelona’s Ronaldinho for 2004 FIFA World Player of the Year award. Was named PFA Player’s Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, and was also named FWA Footballer of the Year and PFA Fan’s Player of the Year. Was named French Footballer of the Year for 2003.

2002-2003: Appeared in 55 matches in all competitions, scoring 32 goals and also racking up 24 assists. In Premier League play, scored 24 goals, which ranked 2nd in the league. Helped Arsenal win second straight FA Cup. Was awarded FWA Footballer of the Year and PFA Player’s Player of the Year. Finished second in voting for 2003 FIFA World Footballer of the Year behind Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane. Also won Premier League “Goal of the Season” for his goal on November 16, 2002.

2001-2002: Scored 32 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions, including 24 goals in league play, good for the Premier League Golden Boot, leading Arsenal to the Premier League title and FA Cup double.

2000-2001: Led Arsenal in scoring for the first of seven consecutive seasons, netting 22 goals in all competitions including 17 in league play. Scored four goals in UEFA Champions League as Arsenal made it to the quarterfinals. Was named French Footballer of the Year for 2000.

1999-2000: Transferred to Arsenal FC from Juventus FC for £10 million. Scored 26 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions, helping the club reach the UEFA Cup Final. Scored 17 goals in 31 league appearances as Arsenal finished runners up for the Premier League title.

1998-1999: Moved to Juventus FC from AS Monaco, and scored three goals in 16 league appearances for the Italian club. Prior to the move, scored one goal and added five assists in 19 appearances for Monaco.

1997-1998: Scored 11 goals and added 12 assists in 44 appearances for Monaco in all competitions. Scored seven goals in nine appearances in the UEFA Champions League, leading Monaco to the tournament semi-final.

1996-1997: Scored 10 goals and added 13 assists in 48 appearances in all competitions leading Monaco to the Ligue 1 championship. Was named the French Young Footballer of the Year for 1996.

1995-1996: Scored three goals and added six assists in 22 appearances in all competitions for Monaco.

1994-1995: Made professional debut on August 31, 1994 vs. Nice. Scored three goals and added an assist in eight league appearances in his first season for Monaco.

International:
Has a total of 123 caps for the France National Team, and is the country’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals.

2009-2010: Made two appearances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Scored four goals in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.

2008: Featured in the France squad for the 2008 UEFA European Championships, scoring a goal in a group stage match against the Netherlands. Earned 100th cap for France on June 2 against Colombia, becoming the sixth French player to earn that honor.

2007: Became France’s all-time leading scorer, passing Michel Platini, scoring twice against Lithuania.

2005-2006: Featured for the France squad at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, leading France to a second place finish. Scored three goals in the tournament, including the winner vs. Brazil in the quarterfinal. Was named one of the 10 final nominees for the Golden Ball award for Player of the Tournament. Was named to the 2006 FIFPRO World XI team.

2004: Played in all four matches for France at the 2004 UEFA European Championships, scoring two goals.

2003: Led France to 2003 Confederations Cup title, and was named Man of the Match in three of France’s five matches. Scored golden goal in extra time of final to defeat Cameroon. Won the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s top player as well as the Golden Shoe as the tournament’s top goal scorer, with four.

2001-2002: Featured in one match for France at the 2002 FIFA World Cup

1999-2000: Helped France capture the title at the 2000 UEFA European Championships, scoring three goals as France’s top scorer. Was named Man of the Match for three of France’s matches, including the final.

1998: Led France to its only World Cup title at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in its home country. Scored three goals in the tournament, which led France for the tournament.

1997: Made debut for senior national team on Oct. 11 against South Africa.

1996: Began international career on the Under-20 French National Team, featuring at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, scoring three goals.

Personal:
Is an active spokesperson against racism in world soccer, and helped start the Stand Up, Speak Up campaign with Nike. Appeared in commercials for Gillette with tennis star Roger Federer and golfer Tiger Woods. Is an avid fan of the NBA, and is good friends with San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker and New York Knicks forward Ronny Turiaf.