The 23 Greatest Thierry Henry Goals of All Time

By YPB Team

From thunderous long-range screamers to gliding solo runs, this list spans clutch title-deciders and underrated deep cuts most fans forget he even scored. Cast your vote for the ultimate showstopper.

  1. 80-Yard Solo Run vs Tottenham (2002) — ranked #11
    80-Yard Solo Run vs Tottenham (2002)
    Henry collected the ball inside his own half and drove the length of the pitch past four Spurs defenders before scoring in the November 2002 north London derby, a run later honored with a statue outside the Emirates.
    1000pts
  2. Bernabeu Solo Run vs Real Madrid (2006) — ranked #22
    Bernabeu Solo Run vs Real Madrid (2006)
    Henry surged from the center circle past Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos to score the only goal of Arsenal's historic first-ever win at the Bernabeu on 8 November 2006.
    760pts
  3. Semi-Final Equalizer vs Portugal (Euro 2000) — ranked #33
    Semi-Final Equalizer vs Portugal (Euro 2000)
    Henry's shot leveled the score in France's dramatic Euro 2000 semi-final on 28 June 2000, before Zidane's golden-goal penalty sent Les Bleus to the final.
    590pts
  4. Champions League Run Goal for Monaco (1998) — ranked #44
    Champions League Run Goal for Monaco (1998)
    A crucial European strike during Monaco's 1997-98 Champions League campaign, in which Henry set a French record with seven goals en route to the semi-finals.
    542pts
  5. Chipped Lob vs Toronto FC (2012) — ranked #55
    Chipped Lob vs Toronto FC (2012)
    An effortless, delicately chipped finish over the advancing goalkeeper during a New York Red Bulls MLS match in September 2012.
    487pts
  6. World Cup Winner vs South Africa (1998) — ranked #66
    World Cup Winner vs South Africa (1998)
    Henry's first-ever international goal, a stoppage-time strike in France's 3-0 group-stage win at the 1998 World Cup on home soil.
    422pts
  7. Bicycle Kick vs Montreal Impact (2013) — ranked #77
    Bicycle Kick vs Montreal Impact (2013)
    A spectacular acrobatic overhead finish for New York Red Bulls on 8 May 2013, widely rated the best goal of Henry's MLS career.
    422pts
  8. World Cup Brace vs Saudi Arabia (1998) — ranked #88
    World Cup Brace vs Saudi Arabia (1998)
    A two-goal display in France's 4-0 group-stage win at the 1998 World Cup, part of the run that ended with Henry's side lifting the trophy.
    422pts
  9. El Clasico Brilliance vs Real Madrid (2009) — ranked #99
    El Clasico Brilliance vs Real Madrid (2009)
    Henry tormented Sergio Ramos and scored in Barcelona's stunning 6-2 win at the Bernabeu on 2 May 2009, part of the club's treble-winning season.
    345pts
  10. Long-Range Blast vs Sporting KC (2014) — ranked #1010
    Long-Range Blast vs Sporting KC (2014)
    A trademark curling long-range strike for New York Red Bulls in September 2014, near the end of Henry's playing career at age 37.
    345pts
  11. Breakthrough Goal for Monaco (1994) — ranked #1111
    Breakthrough Goal for Monaco (1994)
    One of Henry's first senior goals as a teenage forward at Monaco, part of the early breakthrough that saw him named French Young Footballer of the Year in 1996.
    345pts
  12. Semi-Final Brace vs Lyon (2009) — ranked #1212
    Semi-Final Brace vs Lyon (2009)
    Henry scored twice in the first half as Barcelona beat Lyon 5-2 in the 2009 Champions League semi-final second leg, on the way to a historic treble.
    345pts
  13. Swerving 30-Yarder vs Man Utd (2004) — ranked #1313
    Swerving 30-Yarder vs Man Utd (2004)
    A dipping, curling long-range effort that beat goalkeeper Roy Carroll during Arsenal's unbeaten Invincibles season of 2003-04.
    345pts
  14. Long-Range Strike vs West Ham (2002) — ranked #1414
    Long-Range Strike vs West Ham (2002)
    A flicked touch with his back to goal set up a thundering 25-yard drive against West Ham during Arsenal's 2001-02 title-winning Premier League campaign.
    345pts
  15. Solo Run vs Denmark (Euro 2000) — ranked #1515
    Solo Run vs Denmark (Euro 2000)
    Henry ran through the Danish defense to beat goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel during France's Euro 2000 group-stage win.
    345pts
  16. Backheel Nutmeg vs Charlton (2004) — ranked #1616
    Backheel Nutmeg vs Charlton (2004)
    An audacious close-range backheel finish through a defender's legs during a Premier League clash with Charlton Athletic in October 2004.
    253pts
  17. Quarter-Final Strike vs Bayern Munich (2009) — ranked #1717
    Quarter-Final Strike vs Bayern Munich (2009)
    Henry netted in a 4-0 Champions League quarter-final win over Bayern Munich in April 2009 as Barcelona marched toward the treble.
    253pts
  18. Is That Enough Free Kick vs Wigan (2006) — ranked #1818
    Is That Enough Free Kick vs Wigan (2006)
    A retaken 25-yard free kick curled inside the post during the 2005-06 Premier League season, capped by Henry's cheeky post-goal quip to the referee.
    253pts
  19. Olimpico Corner vs Columbus Crew (2012) — ranked #1919
    Olimpico Corner vs Columbus Crew (2012)
    A direct corner kick that curled straight into the net for New York Red Bulls in September 2012, an outrageous Olimpico goal.
    253pts
  20. San Siro Masterclass vs Inter Milan (2003) — ranked #2020
    San Siro Masterclass vs Inter Milan (2003)
    A driving 60-yard run past Javier Zanetti sealed Arsenal's famous 5-1 win at the San Siro on 25 November 2003, Inter's heaviest home European defeat in 47 years.
    141pts
  21. Trivela Curler vs Sparta Prague (2005) — ranked #2121
    Trivela Curler vs Sparta Prague (2005)
    Henry controlled a long ball with the outside of his boot and curled home the finish in October 2005, the goal that made him Arsenal's all-time record scorer.
    141pts
  22. Hat-Trick Slalom vs Liverpool (2004) — ranked #2222
    Hat-Trick Slalom vs Liverpool (2004)
    Henry dribbled through the heart of Liverpool's defense to complete a hat-trick in a thrilling 4-2 comeback win at Highbury on 9 April 2004, a goal he later called his personal favorite.
    141pts
  23. World Cup Winner vs Brazil (2006) — ranked #2323
    World Cup Winner vs Brazil (2006)
    Henry converted Zinedine Zidane's free kick to eliminate defending champions Brazil in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final in Frankfurt.
    141pts

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