#9 Thierry Henry – Arsenal, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls
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The level of quality, class and style Thierry Henry produced during his club football career will be matched by only a few. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, Henry produced top level football in Europe and later in the United States of America. Most importantly, Henry’s goals and attacking prowess turned into trophies for the teams he represented.
After spending five years in Monaco and one in Juventus, Henry was brought by compatriot and manager Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, where he played the best football of his life. Having played under Wenger previously at Monaco, it did not take long for Henry to influence proceedings at Highbury (Arsenal’s previous stadium) despite there being a strong cynicism about him being played as a striker.
Henry went on to play more than 360 games for Arsenal and scored over 220 goals in all competitions including 174 in the Premier League. The Frenchman went on to win the Premier League Golden Boot four times and helped Arsenal win league titles in 2001-02 and 2003-04 apart from three FA Cups. A stunning career at Arsenal ended in 2007 when he moved to Barcelona.
Though not as prolific as he was at Arsenal, Henry made more than significant contributions during his time at Barcelona and forged a strong partnership with Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi. During his three-season stay at Camp Nou, Barcelona won two La Liga, one UEFA Champions League, one Copa del Rey and a FIFA Club World Cup title. He represented Barcelona in 121 games and scored 49 goals.
Just when Henry was about finished, he proved everyone wrong by plying his trade in the United States of America with New York Red Bulls. Though he did not win the MLS Cup with the Red Bulls, Henry was a firm favourite with the fans and others at the club. He spent five seasons at the club and scored more than 50 goals in 135 appearances.
