Amandine Henry

Lore & Background

Henry made her senior international debut for France in 2009 and captained the national team from October 2017 to 2020. At the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, she won the Silver Ball and was named to the tournament's All-Star Squad. With Lyon, she has won 6 UEFA Women's Champions League finals, 7 league titles, and 8 French Cup championships. With the Portland Thorns, she won the 2016 NWSL Shield and 2017 league championship. In 2022, Henry was nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.

In Their Own Story

The Parc des Princes was alive with anticipation as the referee blew the final whistle. Amandine Henry stood on the sideline, her jersey stained with grass, watching the young players celebrate their fourth consecutive title. She had seen it all before at Lyon, but this felt different; she had built something here. The roar of the crowd wasn't just for a trophy, but for the legacy she was leaving behind in the blue and red colors.

Reader's Guide

Henry began her career in 2004 at Hénin-Beaumont. She joined Lyon in 2007. After a loan to Paris Saint-Germain in January 2017, she returned to Lyon and later played for Angel City FC, Lille OSC (loan), Utah Royals, and Toluca. She announced her retirement from international football on 13 August 2024.

Did You Know?

• Henry scored a long-distance goal against FC Barcelona in the 2022 UEFA Women's Champions League final, which earned her a FIFA Puskás Award nomination.
• She was omitted from the French squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2022 by manager Corinne Diacre.
• Henry was forced to withdraw from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup due to a left calf injury.