Thierry Henry, a gifted, charismatic and truly world-class footballer, entered Arsenal legend as the hero of a team that ultimately ended Manchester United’s dominance. But as his career approached the autumn, Thierry’s crown began to slip from the infamous “Hand of the Gauls” incident to a dismal 2010 World Cup campaign. Suddenly, a player that Arsène Wenger dubbed “the greatest striker of all time”, a man who had spent his career at the pinnacle of football, began to understand how lonely such a position could be.
Drawing on extensive interviews and impeccable sources, as well as his own observations throughout Henry’s career, award-winning author Philippe Auclair has created the most comprehensive portrait of the Arsenal hero ever written. Clear, lyrical and passionately argued, Thierry Henry: Lonely at the Top is as raw, shocking and thought-provoking as it celebrates Henry’s exceptional flair and talent.