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Thierry Henry is one of the greatest footballers of the 21st century
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A World Cup and Premier League winner, Henry represented Juventus, Arsenal and Barcelona
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Read below for more on Thierry Henry net worth and his career to date
When it comes to the top footballers of this century, Thierry Henry is right up there.
His goal tallies might have fallen short of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Frenchman was a master of his craft, a supreme athlete who could make the beautiful game look like an artform.
It’s a while since Henry has been an active figure in sports odds, though he has dabbled in coaching and management since hanging up his boots in 2014.
When it came to betting on football during Henry’s pomp, he was a game changer. Game plans were crafted in an attempt to nullify him.
Even when his teams were seemingly outplayed, he was one of those special talents that could swing a game on his own.
Henry’s majesty between the white lines led to a healthy collection of hardware for both team and individual achievements.
Since calling it a day on the pitch, Henry has been seen in dugouts all over the planet and has frequently featured as a pundit, notably on Sky Sports in recent seasons.
Net Worth
Thierry Henry net worth is believed to be in the £100 million range. Highly paid during the Arsenal Invincibles era, Henry went on to earn mega contracts with Barcelona and New York Red Bulls.
Becoming one of the most famous players in the world, Henry was extremely marketable too, which opened further income-generating opportunities.
Henry’s salary at Arsenal was sizeable and ranked well alongside many of his peers. The inflation of player wages in England means many modern stars earn far more than the Frenchman did even in his peak, however.
Still making his name in management, he’s yet to earn the big bucks in the dugout, though some reports claimed he was earning around £300,000 per month at Monaco.
Alongside his playing income, Henry has numerous endorsements. He cycled through sportswear partnerships with Nike, Reebok and Puma.
Perhaps his most famous, though, was the partnership with Renault. This has been revamped in recent years with the Frenchman once again appearing on their television adverts.
He also endorsed Pepsi, Gillette, Gatorade and EA Sports’ FIFA video game series, appearing on the cover of the game for the 2002 and 2004 editions.
Clubs Played For
While there’s not much argument over Henry’s place in the greatest starting XI in Premier League history, he has plied his trade all over the world.
Starting out at Monaco, Henry played under Arsene Wenger and was used on the left flank. This was his role in the early years of his career, even leading to the French Young Footballer of the Year award in 1996.
Catching the eye of Juventus, Henry moved to the Serie A giants in the late-1990s for what proved to be a disappointing spell.
Utilised at wing-back and the left flank, he never lived up to the £10.5 million fee and scored just a handful of goals for the club.
Since retirement, he has cited disagreements with the club’s hierarchy for why he left Juventus. Arsenal were the beneficiaries. He reunited with Wenger in north London and was immediately moved from the flank to play as a centre forward.
Henry terrorised defences throughout his time with Arsenal, leading the team to an invincible season and accumulating individual honours.
While the Gunners hadn’t won a league title in a few seasons, it was still a surprise when he joined Barcelona for €24 million in 2007.
He formed an unstoppable front three in Catalunya with Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto’o, and finally got his hands on the Champions League.
Once Pedro emerged, however, Henry’s days were clearly numbered. In 2010, he made the long trip to New York, joining the Red Bulls. He starred in MLS as expected and made an emotional return on loan to Arsenal in 2012.
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Monaco B 1994-95 – 19 appearances, six goals
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Monaco 1994-99 – 141 appearances, 28 goals
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Juventus 1999 – 20 appearances, three goals
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Arsenal 1999-2007 – 370 appearances, 226 goals
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Barcelona 2007-10 – 121 appearances, 49 goals
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New York Red Bulls 2010-14 – 135 appearances, 52 goals
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Arsenal (loan) 2012 – seven appearances, two goals
Family
Thierry Henry married Claire Merry in 2003. They had their first child together, Téa, in 2005 but they got divorced in 2007.
Tabloid reports claim Henry is now in a relationship with model Andrea Rajacic, and the couple have apparently been together since 2008.
Management
One of the best Premier League strikers thanks to his glorious years with Arsenal, it’s no surprise Henry’s coaching career began in the Gunners’ youth ranks.
He has since worked as an assistant at international level and taken managerial jobs in Ligue 1 and MLS, however.
It’s fair to say the stints in charge of Monaco and Montreal Impact were not an overwhelming success.
Henry has drawn plaudits for his work with Belgium’s strikers as Roberto Martinez’s assistant, but he has won just 26.5% of his 49 matches as a manager.
His time at Monaco was short-lived. Arriving in October, the Frenchman failed to turn the club’s fortunes around, and he was gone before the end of the January window.
Montreal was a better example of what Henry can achieve in management. He ended their playoff drought, but in difficult circumstances, he stepped down to be closer to his children in the UK.
Honours
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Ligue 1 – 1996-97
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Premier League – 2001-02, 2003-04
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FA Cup – 2001-02, 2002-03
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La Liga – 2008-09, 2009-10
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Copa del Rey – 2008-09
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Champions League – 2008-09
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Supporters’ Shield – 2013
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World Cup – 1998
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European Championships – 2000
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Ballon d’Or – 2003 runner-up, 2006 third place
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FIFA World Player of the Year Silver Award – 2003, 2004
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European Golden Shoe – 2003-04, 2004-05
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PFA Players’ Player of the Year – 2002-03, 2003-04
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PFA Team of the Year – 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06
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PFA Team of the Century
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FWA Footballer of the Year – 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06
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Premier League Golden Boot – 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06
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UEFA Team of the Year – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
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MLS Best XI – 2011, 2012, 2014
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French Player of the Year – 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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FIFPro World XI – 2006
Records
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Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer
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Joint-most Premier League goals in a season for Arsenal
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One of four players to win consecutive European Golden Shoe awards
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Most FWA Footballer of the Year wins
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Most goals for French Men’s National Team
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Most French Player of the Year wins
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Most Premier League Golden Boot wins
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Tied with Sergio Aguero for most consecutive 20+ goal seasons
FIRST PUBLISHED: 15th March 2022
