"Thierry Henry," the former famous striker, speaks candidly from the heart after modern strikers are judged "good or not" based on their goal counts.
On 14 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Thierry Henry, the legendary former striker for the "Les Bleus" French national team and "The Gunners" Arsenal, spoke frankly from the heart after modern strikers were judged "good or not" by the number of goals scored for both club and country.
Henry said, "People talk about how many goals you score, but I think football is much more than that. It's about what you give to your team. Can you play on the right? On the left? Can you drop back? How well do you receive the ball from midfield?"
"There are many other aspects too—how well you shake off your marker, whether you run at the opposition, can you pass with both feet to your wingers, play through balls, survive on your own in the attacking area, and finish by yourself without relying on others. This is what a number 9 should be."