Thierry Henry is the best striker to ever play in the Premier League and it is not even a debate." Sky Sports' Monday Night Football pundit Jamie Carragher was bullish when he caught up with The Sportsman. For him, there simply is no debate when it comes to the greatest Premier League forward of all time.
Who is the greatest striker of all time?
1. Pele. Pele is the greatest striker to have walked the planet and played the beautiful game.
Why Thierry Henry is the best striker ever?
Henry often scored not just more goals than his contemporaries but better goals, which is what marked him out as a unique talent. He was almost a striker scoring midfielders' goals, but scoring them over and over even when defenders and goalkeepers were used to his oeuvre.
Is Thierry Henry the best player of all time?
Henry's former Arsenal manager, Wenger, described him as "one of the greatest players [he had] ever seen" in 2014. In 2019, The Independent ranked Henry in first place in their list of the "100 greatest Premier League players."
Is Kane better than Henry?
Both have a best single-season tally of 30 goals. The pair both have five 20-goal seasons on their CV, plus three 25-goal campaigns. Henry edges Kane when it comes to Golden Boot wins though - he has a Premier League-record four, having won the award in four seasons out of five between 2001/02 and 2005/06.
20 related questions foundWho has more goals Henry or Kane?
Kane's double took his tally to 176 Premier League goals and saw him move above Arsenal legend Thierry Henry on the list. The next former player ahead of Kane is Everton manager Frank Lampard on 177. Kane closing in on his goals total will have been the last of Lampard's worries on Monday.
How many penalties Thierry Henry scored?
Henry scored 23 Premier League penalties, while Lampard has padded out his numbers with 43 spot-kicks (as per Premier League.com).
Who was better Henry or Zidane?
Henry is France's all-time record goalscorer with 51 goals. Zidane, meanwhile, is arguably the greatest French footballer in history. It's pretty remarkable, therefore, that the only time they combined for a France goal was against Brazil in the 2006 World Cup finals.
Is Thierry Henry the Goat?
Thierry Henry symbolises that glorious past better than any other player, and he'll always be my personal GOAT.
Is Thierry Henry a good person?
By far he's the best in the world. Thierry doesn't just score goals. Even when he's not having a good day he can make an important pass. He is a strong character.
Who is the best striker in Prem history?
The 10 Greatest Strikers in Premier League History
- Luis Suarez. ...
- Ruud Van Nistelrooy. ...
- Gianfranco Zola. ...
- Dennis Bergkamp. ...
- Didier Drogba. ...
- Eric Cantona. ...
- Thierry Henry. ...
- Alan Shearer. It seems millennia ago now that Alan Shearer dragged his Blackburn Rovers team to the title in 1995.
Is Aguero the best striker of all time?
Sergio Aguero
The leading overseas goalscorer with 181 strikes, Aguero has the best minutes-per-goal ratio in the Premier League, finding the net every 108 minutes.
Is Aguero a good player?
In all seriousness, Agüero is one of the greatest strikers of this generation. The 4th highest goal scorer in Premier League history. And a very strong contender for the greatest Manchester City player of all time. And depending on who you ask, it's not even a contest.
Who is the best number 9 of all time?
The Greatest Footballers to Wear the Number 9 Shirt
- Andy Cole. ...
- Filippo Inzaghi. ...
- Bobby Charlton. ...
- The Brazilian Ronaldo. ...
- Johan Cruyff. ...
- Ian Rush. ...
- Dixie Dean. ...
- The Dixie Dean Hotel. The Dixie Dean Hotel is to commemorate the life and times of Dixie both on and off the pitch with a luxurious 100-bedroom hotel.
Who is the best dribbler in football history?
Top 10 greatest football dribblers ever
- Stanley Matthews: Widely regarded as one of the greatest English footballers to have ever lived, this player quickly gained the nickname "the wizard of dribble”. ...
- Ronaldinho: ...
- Zinedine Zidane. ...
- Ronaldo. ...
- Pelé ...
- George Best. ...
- Lionel Messi. ...
- Diego Maradona.
Who is the best left back ever?
Greatest Ever: Football: Top Ten Left-Backs Of All Time
- Nilton Santos (BRA)
- Giacinto Facchetti (ITA) ...
- Paul Breitner (GER) ...
- Andreas Brehme (GER) ...
- Jose Antonio Camacho (SPA) ...
- Bixente Lizarazu (FRA) ...
- Denis Irwin (IRE) ...
- Emlyn Hughes (ENG) ...
Who is the goat of PL?
GOAT. There can only be one and we're calling Thierry Henry the greatest striker in Premier League history. He sits sixth in the list of all-time goalscorers in the league with 175 goals in 258 matches for Arsenal.
What did Messi say about Henry?
"I loved Henry. The ease of finishing an action, how he takes the road to the goal and ends the play. "He gives the impression that it is natural. His career, his dribbling, the last gesture.
Who does Thierry Henry think is best player?
Thierry Henry has said that Paul Scholes is the best Premier League player of the last 15 years. The former Arsenal striker was on Sky News this afternoon, discussing a range of topics.
How old was Henry when he came back to Arsenal?
The 34-year-old - back on a two-month loan deal from New York Red Bulls after leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007 - scored 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory and a place in the fourth round against Aston Villa.
Who is the best penalty taker?
Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney is the best penalty taker in the world.
- Toney is perhaps the most calm player in the world from 12 yards.
- The Brentford striker wheels away after getting the better of Jordan Pickford in the Toffees goal.
- Mo Salah is also lethal from 12 yards.
Who has scored the most pl penalties?
Alan Shearer – 56 goals
He was a legendary striker who helped Newcastle United to compete with the other top teams. Shearer scored 56 penalties out of the 62 he took and comes 1st in the all time list of most penalties scored by a player in the competition's history.
How many goals does Henry have?
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has finally seen his longstanding record as the most prolific French player at an elite club level taken from him. Henry netted 360 goals in senior football in the club with 228 coming across his two stints at the Gunners, across eight-and-a-half seasons.
How many games did it take Henry to score 175 goals?
Henry had scored 175 PL goals from 258 matches. Kane is only behind Alan Shearer (260), Wayne Rooney (208), Andrew Cole (187), Sergio Aguero (184), and Frank Lampard (177). Having played 270 Premier League games, Kane has netted 176 goals.
How many assists does Kane have for Spurs?
Sunday's double saw Kane move up to joint-81st on the list of most Premier League assists ever. His updated tally of 39 saw him climb above Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have each assisted 38 goals in their Premier League careers.
