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.

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

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.

830pts

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.

711pts

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.

678pts

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.

638pts

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.

593pts

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.

593pts

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.

593pts

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.

539pts

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.

539pts

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.

539pts

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.

539pts

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.

539pts

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.

539pts

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.

539pts

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.

474pts

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.

474pts

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.

474pts

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.

474pts

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.

395pts

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.

395pts

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.

395pts