10 greatest Frenchmen to play in the English Premier League

Watford FC v Manchester United - Premier League
Watford FC v Manchester United - Premier League

#1 Thierry Henry

Arsenal v Manchester City
Arsenal v Manchester City

The legendary Frenchman who was capable of winning big games on his own, Thierry Henry was an out and out legend who scored goals for fun and was an absolute menace on the field. With 174 goals in 254 appearances, Henry remains the greatest foreign goalscorer in the history of the premier league.

Playing as an up-front striker, Henry remained Arsenal's main offensive threat for nearly a decade. Henry being the top goal scorer in the Premier League, has his name marked for a record four seasons. From 2001-06, he won 4 Premier League Golden Boot awards as Arsenal scored a pair of Premier League titles.

On many occasions conjuring spectacular goals, la joueur has risen playing his unselfish game with creativity. His rising status as one of the world's best footballers was affirmed with an impressive goal tally of 26 in his first season at Arsenal, the statement of being “re-taught everything about the art of striking” was dismissed.

In 2006, Henry scored a hat-trick against Wigan Athletic and was voted FWA Footballer of the Year for the third time. Arsenal dedicated a bronze statue of Henry at the Emirates Stadium, declaring him as their greatest player of all-time!

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