Amandine Henry
French defensive midfielder, Silver Ball winner at the 2015 World Cup, and eight-time UEFA Women's Champions League champion (7 with Lyon, 1 with Barcelona).
Amandine Chantal Henry (born 28 September 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga MX Femenil club Toluca.
Quick Facts
- Key achievement
- D1 Arkema Champion with Lyon (7 titles)
Lore & Background
Henry made her senior international debut for France in 2009 and captained the national team from October 2017 to September 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 7 UEFA Women's Champions League titles, and she also won the UWCL with Barcelona in 2021, bringing her total to 8 UWCL titles. She has also won 7 league titles and 7 French Cup championships with Lyon. With the Portland Thorns, she won the 2016 NWSL Shield. In 2022, Henry was nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.
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.
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