Birth Name: Thierry Daniel Henry
Date of Birth: 17 August 1977
Place of Birth: Les Ulis, Essonne, France
Ethnicity: Afro-Caribbean
Family info: Thierry Henry is a French footballer who plays as a striker for New York Red Bulls in MLS. He’s France’s all time top scorer.
Henry is of Antillean heritage: his father, Antoine, is from Guadeloupe (La Désirade island), and his mother, Maryse, is from Martinique. He was born and raised in Les Ulis suburb of Paris which, despite sometimes being seen as a tough neighbourhood, provided good footballing facilities.
As a fan NBA, Henry is often seen with his friend Tony Parker at games when not playing football. Henry stated in an interview that he admires basketball, as it is similar to football in pace and excitement.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Henry
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