FOX Sports revealed on Thursday that soccer icon Thierry Henry will be joining their broadcast team as the lead analyst for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Retiring in 2014, Henry is renowned for his time with Arsenal FC, but his achievements also include success across various clubs and with the French national team.
To highlight his incredible impact on the sport, here are 14 remarkable statistics inspired by the jersey numbers he wore at Arsenal, Barcelona, and the New York Red Bulls.
Thierry Henry’s Career Statistics
- 411: Total career goals, comprising 360 at club level and 51 internationally.
- 228: Goals scored for Arsenal, making him the club’s all-time top scorer, well ahead of Ian Wright’s 185.
- 794: Competitive matches played throughout his 20-year career for clubs and country.
- 175: Premier League goals scored, ranking him third among non-English players and seventh overall.
- 5: The number of Premier League seasons where he netted at least 20 goals—an unmatched record.
- 90: Arsenal’s unbeaten league campaign in 2003-04, finishing with 26 wins and 12 draws.
- 30: Goals by Henry during Arsenal’s unbeaten season, leading the league in scoring for the second time.
- 4: Golden Boot awards, the highest ever in Premier League history; matched only by Mohamed Salah.
- 20: Assists achieved during Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ season, tying the record for the most in a single season, alongside Kevin De Bruyne’s 2019-20 tally.
- 74: Total assists, making him the second-highest in Premier League history after Dennis Bergkamp.
- 11: Significant club titles, including one Ligue 1 title, two Premier League titles, two La Liga titles, one UEFA Champions League title, one FIFA Club World Cup, and one MLS Supporters’ Shield.
- 51: Goals for France across all competitions, ranking behind only Kylian Mbappé (55) and Olivier Giroud (57).
- 1-2-3: Third French striker to have been capped for the national team, and fifth overall in history.
- 1+1: Achievements of winning both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship, joining Spain and Germany as the only other nations with this history.
Fan Take: Thierry Henry’s return as a lead analyst for the World Cup is significant for soccer fans, as it offers a chance to hear insights from one of the sport’s greatest players. His wealth of experience and knowledge could enrich the viewing experience and inspire a new generation of soccer enthusiasts.
