Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry is the enigmatic multi-millionaire Frenchman who has put the va-va-voom into the Premiership. Adored by fans of Arsenal and France worldwide, he has twice been voted Player and Footballer of the Year. But this living legend started his career with a pair of borrowed boots and endured a hazardous journey from Guadeloupe to France. He stayed true to the game and rose through the French ranks to be spotted by Arsene Wenger. Together they have turned Arsenal into giants. A World Cup and European Championship winner, Henry has his formidable sights set on the Champions League. In this revealing biography, Oliver Derbyshire speaks to Henry's family, friends and team-mates and reveals for the first time the full story of a footballer destined to be ranked alongside giants such as Pele and Maradona.

Oliver Derbyshire has been a passionate Gooner since before he can remember and writing about football became his dream once he realised he would never grace the famous red and white shirt.