December 9, 2003
FIFA Player of the Year
Name: Thierry Henry
Date of birth: 17 August 1977
Place of birth: Paris, France
Major teams: France, Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal
French striker Thierry Henry will be making his debut appearance on the podium showcasing the top three footballers in the world.
Henry had a wonderful 2002-03 season with Arsenal, which saw him score 32 goals in all competitions. In the current season he has netted 13 goals so far, lifting his team to second position in the English Premier League.
One of his most memorable performances this season was his twin strike in the 5-1 rout of Inter Milan, which also kept alive Arsenal's hopes of making it to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
Photo: Getty Images
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