1998 July 12th
World Cup Winner
Thierry Henry scores three goals during France’s 1998 World Cup run while still a young forward. He remains on the bench for the final but joins the nation’s first world championship squad.
Football playing history
Thierry Henry
Explore 15 football history records associated with Thierry Henry, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1999 August 3rd
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal from Juventus and begins a career that will make him the club's record goalscorer.
2000 December 26th
First Arsenal Hat-Trick
Scores his first Arsenal hat-trick as the club defeat Leicester City 6-1 at Highbury.
2002 May
Golden Boot Premier League
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 24 goals for Arsenal. His contribution stands out for his combination of creativity and finishing in Arsenal’s double-winning campaign.
2003 November 25th
Two Goals in San Siro Victory
Scores twice as Arsenal defeat Inter Milan 5-1 in the Champions League at San Siro.
2004
Premier League Championship
Thierry Henry wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and finishes as the league's leading scorer with 30 goals and spearheads an unbeaten attack.
2004 April 16th
Four Goals Against Leeds United
Scores four times in Arsenal's 5-0 league victory over Leeds United during the unbeaten title campaign.
2004 May
Golden Boot Premier League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 30 goals for Arsenal. The campaign is particularly remembered for his goals for the unbeaten Invincibles side.
2005 May
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 25 goals for Arsenal to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his continued attacking excellence despite Arsenal finishing second.
2005 October 18th
Arsenal All-Time Goalscoring Record
Scores twice against Sparta Prague to become Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer.
2006
International Caps
Scores the decisive goal against Brazil in France's 2006 World Cup quarter-final after meeting a free kick from Zidane.
2006 May
Golden Boot Premier League
Claims the Premier League top-scorer award with 27 goals while representing Arsenal. The season is distinguished by securing a third consecutive scoring crown.
2006 May 7th
Highbury Farewell Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick against Wigan Athletic in Arsenal's final competitive match at Highbury.
2006 June 18th
World Cup Goal Against South Korea
Scores France's goal in a 1-1 World Cup draw with South Korea.
2007
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Arsenal and later becomes part of the 2008-09 treble-winning attack.