Who Is Antoine Henry, Thierry Henry’s Father? Everything About France Legend’s Mother & Family
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Thierry Henry is undeniably a soccer legend, with an impressive list of accomplishments. From winning the World Cup to being part of Arsenal’s legendary invincible season and securing a record 4 Golden Boots in the Premier League, the French legend has made his mark in the sport. However, behind his success lies a lesser-known story: the role his father played in shaping his soccer career.
Not much is known about the parents of the legendary French striker. Let us delve deeper into who they are and their relationship with Thierry Henry.
Who are Thierry Henry’s parents?
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The name of Thierry Henry’s father is Antoine Henry and his mother’s name is Maryse Henry. His father hails from the Caribbean Island of La Desirade, Guadeloupe, while his mother is from Martinique. However, both decided to move to France and settled in Les Ulis shortly before the former Barcelona star was born.
Antoine Henry had a strong desire for his son to pursue a soccer career. Thierry Henry himself also once shared that his father’s first words upon holding him as a baby were, “This baby will be an amazing football player.” As he grew up, his father accompanied him to practices while his mother provided her unwavering support.
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Sadly, when Thierry was 8 years old, his parents divorced, and his father left the family home. Despite this upheaval, the former MLS star continued practicing with his dad while residing with his mom. Moreover, Henry shared that there was a lack of affection within his family, and they were not particularly inclined towards displaying love and warmth.
Now let’s take a look at Thierry Henry’s upbringing and his relationship with his parents.
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As previously mentioned, Thierry Henry’s father was quite instrumental in guiding him towards a soccer career; however, he had a rather serious approach to it. During an interview on the Diary of a CEO YouTube channel, the 46-year-old disclosed that his father never seemed content with his progress in the sport and always maintained strict expectations.
This approach seems to have worked, for this dynamic fueled the World Cup winner’s hunger to succeed throughout his career as he consistently sought to surpass these high standards.
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