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23 loan for two months in 2012. In 2013 Henry with the New York Red Bulls won the MLS Supporters' Shield. Henry enjoyed similar success with the French national team, having won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2000 and 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. In October 2007, he surpassed Michel Platini's record to become France's top goal-scorer of all time. Henry retired from international football after the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Off the pitch, Henry is an active spokesperson against racism in football, partially due to his own experiences. He married English model Nicole Merry in 2003 and had a daughter with her, but they divorced in 2007. Henry was also one of the top commercially marketed footballers; he was ranked ninth in the world in 2006. Full name Thierry Daniel Henry Date of birth 17 August 1977 (age 36)[ Place of birth Les Ulis, Essonne, France Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Playing position Forward Current club New York Red Bulls Number 14 1983–1989 CO Les Ulis 1989–1990 US Palaiseau 1990–1992 Viry-Châtillon 1992 Clairefontaine 1992–1994 Monaco 1994–1999 Monaco 1999 Juventus 1999—2007 Arsenal 2007 –2010 Barcelona 2010 - New York Red Bulls 1997 France U20 1997—2010 France