Thierry Henry

France · Striker (Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2006

Pacy forward who drifted in from the left to curl finishes into the far corner

Nicknames Titi, King Henry

84.5OVR#15 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Thierry Henry could take the ball in the middle of the park and score a goal that no one else in the world could score.”
— Arsène Wenger, Arsenal manager · source

Category averages

  • Speed92.7
  • Shooting85.5
  • Passing85.4
  • Ball Control88.5
  • Movement83.6
  • Football IQ86.5
  • Defending Skill30.3
  • Physical81.0
  • Mental78.8
  • Career87.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed94
  2. Acceleration94
  3. Finishing94
  4. Runs in Behind94
  5. Consistency94
  6. Top Speed with Ball93
  7. Knock-on & Run92
  8. Change of Pace92
  9. Curve92
  10. Dribbling92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 92.7

  • Top Speed94
  • Acceleration94
  • Dribbling Speed91
  • Top Speed with Ball93
  • Knock-on & Run92
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 85.5

  • Finishing94
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots85
  • Volleys85
  • Curve92
  • Penalties ●90
  • Heading78
  • Direct Free Kicks ●82
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 85.4

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls91
  • Crossing85
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 88.5

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession89
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks88
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 83.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind94
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 86.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 30.3

  • Defensive Positioning35
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle35
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 81.0

  • Strength80
  • Stamina84
  • Agility91
  • Balance90
  • Recovery87
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression65

Mental 78.8

  • Big-Game Temperament87
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 87.6

  • Consistency94
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements86
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
17 August 1977
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1994–2014
Prime
1999-2006

Club career

  • 1994–1999 Monaco
  • 1999–1999 Juventus
  • 1999–2007 Arsenal
  • 2007–2010 Barcelona
  • 2010–2014 New York Red Bulls
  • 2012–2012 Arsenal (loan)

Honours

World Cup 1

1998 France

European Cup / Champions League 1

2009 Barcelona

Continental title 1

2000 UEFA European Championship

League title · Ligue 1 Monaco 1

1996–97

League title · Premier League Arsenal 2

2001–02, 2003–04

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2008–09

Club World Cup 1

2009

UEFA Super Cup 1

2009

Confederations Cup 1

2003

FA Cup 2

2001–02, 2002–03

Copa del Rey 1

2008–09

Community Shield 2

2002, 2004

Supercopa de España 1

2009

European Golden Shoe 2

2003–04, 2004–05

Premier League Golden Boot 4

2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06

PFA Players' Player of the Year 2

2002–03, 2003–04

FWA Footballer of the Year 3

2002–03, 2003–04, 2005–06

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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