On December 4, 2025, Fox Sports announced that the legendary soccer player Thierry Henry will be part of the network’s broadcast team as the lead analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.
Henry, who ended his playing career in 2014, is renowned for his time at Arsenal F.C. in the Premier League, though his achievements extend to several teams and his national squad, France.
14 Incredible Stats to Illustrate Henry’s Dominance
Here are 14 astonishing statistics that testify to just how influential Henry was, inspired by the iconic jersey number he wore at Arsenal, Barcelona, and New York Red Bulls:
- 411: Total career goals, with 360 at the club level and 51 internationally.
- 228: Goals scored for Arsenal, making him their all-time leading scorer, with Ian Wright following at 185.
- 794: Total competitive matches during his 20-year playing career.
- 175: Premier League goals, ranking third among non-English players and seventh all-time.
- 5: Seasons in the Premier League with at least 20 goals, the only player to achieve this.
- 90: Points Arsenal garnered during their unforgettable ‘Invincibles’ season (26W-12D-0L) in 2003-04.
- 30: Goals during the ‘Invincibles’ season, marking his second time as the Premier League’s top scorer.
- 4: Golden Boots in the Premier League, the all-time record, shared only by Mohamed Salah.
- 20: Assists during the ‘Invincibles’ season, tied for the highest in a single season’s history.
- 74: Total Premier League assists, second-most by a striker in league history, behind Dennis Bergkamp.
- 11: Major club trophies, including one Ligue 1 title, two Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League title, and more.
- 51: Goals for France, with only Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud ahead of him.
- 123: International caps for France, ranking third among French strikers.
- 1+1: Achievements of winning both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship, a rare feat accomplished by only three countries: Spain, Germany, and France.
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