Thierry Henry

Footballing Legend at Independent

Keynote

A French footballing legend, Thierry is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time and voted the greatest player in Premier League history. His memorable tenure at Arsenal transformed the club into a formidable force commemorated in 2012 when the club erected a statue outside the stadium in his honour. World Cup Winner, European Championship Winner, World Club Cup Winner, Champions League Winner, Spanish Sextuple Winner, English Double Winner, was the Greatest goal scorer in the history of his country and still at Arsenal. Recognised as French Player of the Year a record five times and named in 2023 by Arsenal as the club’s greatest ever player. Thierry's impact extended beyond the pitch, as he became a global icon. Following his retirement in 2010, Thierry has undertaken several coaching roles including coach of the French national under-23 team at the 2024 Summer Olympics winning Silver.