Overview
- The presentation will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 19:00 GMT during the 2025 ceremony.
- Henry said, “Football has given me everything and I gave it my all,” in a statement acknowledging the honour.
- BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski praised Henry for redefining the modern forward and shaping football culture.
- Career highlights include 228 goals for Arsenal, two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, four Golden Boots, and a joint single-season assists record.
- Internationally he won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with France, later moving into coaching roles with Belgium, Monaco, Montreal and France’s Under-21s, guiding the Olympic team to silver in 2024.