The list of superlatives that describe this modern-day champion is gigantic. As well as being arguably the best player in the world, Henry is now Arsenal captain and marked his first season as skipper by leading his charges into the Champions League final for the first time, picking up the PFA Player of the season award, and becoming Arsenal's all time record goalscorer.

Possesses utterly frightening speed, and is almost undefendable when on form. He seems to glide past players as if they were standing still before passing the ball into the far corner of the goal. His close skill, speed, awareness and vision make him one of the world's great players. Yet his game is not all about scoring - he seems to take as much pleasure in finding his teammates as he does in scoring himself.

After a slow beginning to the World Cup, Henry responded to criticism of the French team by scoring the winning goal against Brazil and helping the unheralded French into the final. Unfortunately Zidane's infamous exit from the game overshadowed the game somewhat, but Henry again lost another final and will be hoping to go one better with Arsenal this season.

Full name	Thierry Daniel HENRY
Position	Striker
Born	17 August 1977, Paris
Country	FRANCE
Height	187.9
Weight	83