There is no shortage of legends in football, but when it comes to the supergiants of French football, Henry has something to say. In his opinion, there are only two people who can really be called supergiants: Zinedine Zidane and Platini. And what about himself? can only rank third.
Henry didn't say this casually. After all, Zidane's individual ability and accolades are well-deserved. He led France to the 1998 World Cup, Euro 2000 and the 2006 World Cup runners-up. At that time, the French team was in the limelight unmatched, and even the Brazilian team had to concede three points. Da Luo and Xiao Luo are superstars in front of Zidane, simply eclipsed.
When it comes to Zidane, he is really a legendary figure. He was in hot form in 1998, leading France to victory at the World Cup on home soil. In 2002, the French team went to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea with the Golden Boot of the five major leagues, but Zidane was eliminated in the group stage because of an injury. In 2006, Zinedine Zidane re-emerged and almost single-handedly brought France to the final. Although he left the field because of the red card in the end, he left the back of the hero, but his performance is still fresh in people's memories.
Zinedine Zidane is not just a midfield maestro, he plays with elegance, controls the whole game, and inadvertently thunders when it comes to key moments. The only thing he lacks is perhaps one more World Cup title, otherwise there could be a lot less controversy about whether he can be the king.
Speaking of Platini, he was also a great figure. As a midfielder, his performances on the pitch were equally breathtaking. Platini led France to victory at the European Championship in 1984 and his passing and goalscoring abilities were unparalleled. However, in terms of individual ability and honor, Zidane may still have a slight advantage.
Henry said he could be ranked behind the two. He admits that although he has performed well in the forward position, he is still a little worse than Zidane and Platini. Henry has had an equally brilliant career, he is one of the greatest strikers in the history of France, and even in his opinion, Mbappe is inferior to him.
Thierry Henry's humility and self-awareness are admirable, and he knows his place in the history of French football, but he is also well aware that the achievements of Zidane and Platini are difficult to surpass. Thierry Henry's career has been full of goals and glory, but he still sees Zinedine Zidane and Platini as supergiants, and this respect and self-perception of his predecessors is a rare quality.
So, what do you think of Henry's words? Do you think Zidane and Platini are really the only supergiants in French football? Or did Henry underestimate his own achievements? Everyone is welcome to leave your thoughts in the comment area and discuss this interesting topic together!