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Welcome to OneFootball’s definitive ranking of the 25 best players of the last 25 years.
Over 25 days, we’ll be counting down our 25 best male footballers of the 21st century so far, before revealing the winner on January 1, 2025.
Check out the list so far here
Today our countdown continues with…
7th: Thierry Henry (509 points)
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Nationality: French (123 international matches, 51 goals)
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Main clubs: Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona
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Main trophies won: Premier League (x2), LaLiga (x2), Ligue 1 (x1), Champions League (x1), World Cup (x1), Euro Cup (x1)
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Main individual awards: European Golden Boot (x2), Premier League Golden Boot (x4), Premier League Player of the Season (x2)
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Highest ranking among voters: 3rd (a voter)
Thierry Henry: a legend of Arsenal and the Premier League, a legend of the French national team, a legend of European football of the 21st century. Simply, a legend.
His fast, powerful and technical style allowed him to leave an indelible mark on the Premier League thanks to his incredible exploits with Arsenal.
With 51 goals for his country, with which he won a World Cup and a European Championship, the Frenchman also held the record of Les Bleus’ top scorer for a long time.
curious fact
Dan Kitwood – 2021 Getty Images
As a sign of his legendary status at the club, Henry has his own statue outside Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
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how we vote
Thirty-eight members of OneFootball’s global editorial team ranked their top 25 players of the 21st century so far. Players ranked number 1 got 25 points, second place got 24 points, and so on. In the event of a tie, the player with the highest individual ranking would be placed higher on the list.
ODD ANDERSEN – 2004 AFP