Thierry Henry is a retired French professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the history of the sport. Born on August 17, 1977, in Les Ulis, France, he began his career at AS Monaco before moving to Juventus and then achieving fame at Arsenal, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer. Henry also had a successful international career with the French national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 1998 and the UEFA European Championship in 2000. After his time at Arsenal, he played for Barcelona, where he won multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League.