Thierry Henry MLS

Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls — the Arsenal and France legend who helped establish Major League Soccer's credibility as a destination for world-class talent during his four seasons from 2010 to 2014. His 51 MLS goals and 58 assists for the Red Bulls confirmed genuine engagement with the competition rather than a retirement tour, and his mentorship of young American players demonstrated the dedication to the host country that the Designated Player rules intended to encourage. His role in introducing the league to European and global audiences through his personal celebrity and genuine football quality was significant to MLS's development during its most important growth phase

Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included World Cup 1998, Euro 2000, Premier League 2x. In football, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the ultimate hallmarks of sustained greatness — qualities that Thierry demonstrated consistently throughout an extended career. The longevity and quality of Thierry's achievements place them firmly among the most respected figures in the modern history of football. Competing at the highest level in football over an extended period demands outstanding physical gifts and the mental resilience to overcome setbacks — something Thierry Henry MLS demonstrated consistently throughout. The dedication required to perform consistently in football at international level defined every aspect of Thierry Henry MLS's approach to the sport.

• World Cup 1998
• Euro 2000
• Premier League 2x
• MLS All-Star 2x