Did Thierry Henry win the Ballon d Or?

Did Thierry Henry win the Ballon d Or?

Considered one of the best strikers of all time and one of the best players to play in the Premier League, Henry was runner-up for the Ballon d’Or in 2003, FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004, and finished third place for the Ballon d’Or in 2006.

How old was Henry when he signed for Arsenal?

Thierry Henry arrived at Arsenal at the age of 22 and went back 8 years later, as the club’s top goal scorer of all time. His first two seasons saw Arsenal finishing as the runners up but success finally came in the 2001-2002 season, When Arsenal finished at the top of the table and won the FA Cup too.

Did Henry win a World Cup?

Typically, he scored winning goals in league and cup appearances. His International career has further built on his already bursting trophy cabinet: winning a World Cup, European Cup and Confederations Cup. He surpassed Michel Platini’s France goal-scoring record in 2007, as he headed to a total 51 international goals.

Who is the oldest ballon dor winner?

Stanley Matthews, 1956 (41 years, 10 months) Stanley Matthews is not just the oldest player to win the Ballon d’Or for the first time, he’s also the oldest to win it, full stop – a record that’s unlikely to change unless Cristiano Ronaldo has a truly blistering 2026/27 season.