Thierry Henry was one of the most prolific strikers during his playing career. Known for his terrific goals and solo strikes, Henry established himself as a one of the best strikers of his generation.
Henry climbed to the summit of his career at Arsenal in the Premier League. The 1998 World Cup winner with France struck 228 times in 337 appearances for Arsenal.
Between 1999 and 2007bwhen he had his first spell with the club, Henry hurled in 154 Premier League goals in 274 appearances for the Gunners. He led Arsenal to two Premier League titles in 2001-2002 and 2002-03 season.
He bagged Premier League golden boot four times and also emerged Premier League best player on two occasions.
Henry continued on his legendary career after leaving Arsenal in 2007 for Barcelona. He won La Liga, Champions League, Copa Del Rey, Super de Espana, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup with the Catalans.
Away from his on-field heroics, the 46-year-old has revealed he struggled with depression during his playing career.
Speaking on Diary of a CEO podcast, said he ''must have been in depression but he was not aware,'' as he was brought up to always move on despite difficult times.
"You've got to put one foot [forward] and another one and walk," he said. "That's what I've been told since I'm young.
"I never stopped walking - [if I had] then maybe I would have realised [about health struggles].
Henry also revealed how he felt extremely lonely at Montreal - an MLS outfit. He added that sometimes he shedded tears as he could not be able to see his children.
He also revealed his father's criticisms of his performance while he learned the ropes on football was also a factor on his depression.
"very particular at times on how I was as a player".
"As a little boy it was always 'you didn't do that well'," he said.
"I was in isolation in Montreal, and not being able to seeing my kids for a year was tough.
After heroic career, the former Monaco striker finally called time on his career in 2012. He was working as a pundit for Sky Sports and is the head of France U-21 team.
Henry climbed to the summit of his career at Arsenal in the Premier League. The 1998 World Cup winner with France struck 228 times in 337 appearances for Arsenal.
Between 1999 and 2007bwhen he had his first spell with the club, Henry hurled in 154 Premier League goals in 274 appearances for the Gunners. He led Arsenal to two Premier League titles in 2001-2002 and 2002-03 season.
He bagged Premier League golden boot four times and also emerged Premier League best player on two occasions.
Henry continued on his legendary career after leaving Arsenal in 2007 for Barcelona. He won La Liga, Champions League, Copa Del Rey, Super de Espana, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup with the Catalans.
Away from his on-field heroics, the 46-year-old has revealed he struggled with depression during his playing career.
Speaking on Diary of a CEO podcast, said he ''must have been in depression but he was not aware,'' as he was brought up to always move on despite difficult times.
"You've got to put one foot [forward] and another one and walk," he said. "That's what I've been told since I'm young.
"I never stopped walking - [if I had] then maybe I would have realised [about health struggles].
Henry also revealed how he felt extremely lonely at Montreal - an MLS outfit. He added that sometimes he shedded tears as he could not be able to see his children.
He also revealed his father's criticisms of his performance while he learned the ropes on football was also a factor on his depression.
"very particular at times on how I was as a player".
"As a little boy it was always 'you didn't do that well'," he said.
"I was in isolation in Montreal, and not being able to seeing my kids for a year was tough.
After heroic career, the former Monaco striker finally called time on his career in 2012. He was working as a pundit for Sky Sports and is the head of France U-21 team.