Thierry Henry: Top Scorer in Lyon History (1994–1996)
Arsenal legend and French football icon, never played for Olympique Lyonnais.
Thierry Henry is a French former professional footballer and current manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Premier League history.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Thierry Henry
- Club history
- Never played for Olympique Lyonnais
- National team
- France (51 goals)
- Status
- Legendary Retired Player
Lore & Background
Henry made his professional debut with Monaco in 1994, not with Olympique Lyonnais. He never played for Lyon. He later played for Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, New York Red Bulls, and had a loan return to Arsenal.
Reader's Guide
Henry is a two-time European Golden Shoe winner, runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 2003, and a key part of France's 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 victories. He is Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 228 goals.
Did You Know?
- Henry won the Premier League Golden Boot a record four times.
- He was named French Player of the Year a record five times.
- Henry became France's record goalscorer in 2007, a record he held until 2022.
- He led the France Olympic team to a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Games.
More in Honours & Records
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