Thierry Henry vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Striker / Winger, France (born 1977, retired 2014) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Thierry Henry and Fernando Redondo represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. The raw numbers read 411 goals in 906 outings for Thierry Henry (0.45/game), versus 30 in 450 for Fernando Redondo (0.07/game). Creativity tells a story too: 178 assists for Thierry Henry against 60 for Fernando Redondo. Thierry Henry departs the game with 11 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FIFA World Cup (1998); Fernando Redondo with 5, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). One lifted trophies through predatory reliability, the other through orchestrating moments that decided finals. Club journeys add another layer, with Thierry Henry reaching his representative peak around 2004 across Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, New York Red Bulls and Fernando Redondo doing so around 1998 with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Arsenal and France legend, all-time top scorer for both club and country; World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner.
“A pacy, elegant striker who drifted wide to find space and finished with lethal precision.”
A supremely elegant defensive midfielder famed for his flowing hair and a single backheel that became one of the sport's most replayed pieces of skill.
“An elegant, deep-lying playmaker who shielded the defence while dictating play with effortless long passing.”
Head-to-head stats
Career goals by season
Representative career seasons — goals per season for each player across their documented clubs.
Attribute radar
Attribute ratings are peak-era, 0–100. Different positions naturally skew the profile.
Attribute comparison
Trophy breakdown
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 2× FIFA Confederations Cup (2001, 2003)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2009)
- 2× Premier League (2002, 2004)
- 1× La Liga (2010)
- 3× FA Cup (2002, 2003, 2005)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Monaco debut aged 17
- 1999 Joined Juventus briefly before moving to Arsenal
- 2000 Euro winner with France
- 2006 Reached Champions League final with Arsenal
- 2007 Joined Barcelona
- 2009 Champions League winner with Barcelona
- 2014 Retired at New York Red Bulls
- 1987 Professional debut for Argentinos Juniors
- 1995 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 1998 Won Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at AC Milan
- Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Thierry Henry is the choice: a decisive margin, with a sharper goalscoring record the deciding factor.
Thierry Henry edges it (a decisive margin)
