Thierry Daniel Henry

About Thierry Daniel Henry

In 1994, a young French forward pulled on the AS Monaco shirt for the first time. Thierry Daniel Henry, born in 1977, would go on to play for 6 clubs over the following 18 years. Now retired, Henry left the game having last played for Arsenal FC (loan) in 2012.

Laid out in order, the itinerary reads: AS Monaco (1994–1998), then Juventus FC (1998–1999), then Arsenal FC (1999–2007), then FC Barcelona (2007–2010), then New York Red Bulls (2010–2014), then Arsenal FC (loan) (2011–2012). For trivia purposes, the order of those badges is everything.

If one badge defines the grid, it is Arsenal FC — home for close to 8 years. 1998 marked the leap overseas — a transfer to Juventus FC of Italy. Adding it up, France, Italy, England, Spain, United States all appear on the career map, a spread that rewards fans who follow more than one league.

Career figures include 830 recorded appearances, 411 goals, 100 assists.

A couple of details make this career stand out. He was scouted by AS Monaco at age 13 after scoring six goals in a match. He has a statue outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, celebrating his legacy at the club. He set the record for most assists in a single Premier League season with 20 in 2002-03.

Next time a grid ends at Arsenal FC (loan), you will have an edge. Each of the 6 clubs listed below doubles as a clue, and knowing how Thierry's chapters connect separates a first-attempt guess from a near miss.