Thierry Henry didn't stutter when naming the most underrated player 'in existence' and his passionate argument sums it up
Thierry Henry did not hesitate in naming the most "underrated player in existence" as he explained the reasons behind his choice.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona star is one of the very best players of his generation, scoring 366 goals in 813 appearances at club level.
The two-time Premier League winner and one-time Champions League winner also found the net 51 times for France and won the World Cup and European Championships in a golden period.
Henry has also dabbled into management with Monaco, Montreal Impact and France's Under 21/Olympic side, leading them a silver medal at the Games in Paris last year.
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The CBS Sports pundit is one of the most respected people within football and in interview with Le Parisien, he showered a fellow France great with praise.
Kylian Mbappe is regularly compared to Henry for his blistering pace and finishing but Henry waxed lyrical about Antoine Griezmann, who he feels has never received the correct level of recognition for what he brings to the table.
"We must not forget Griezmann, who reminds us that hard work is a talent," Henry said.
"Griezmann is by far the most underrated player in existence. We often talk about Kylian, so much so that I am even in favour of abusing him. But Griezmann… look at his passes and his goals.
"Tell me who in history could play all four offensive positions like him? There aren't many. Grizou is one of them."
A selfless player, Griezmann scored 44 goals in 137 games for his country and was instrumental in the 2018 World Cup triumph.
He was also the top scorer in the 2016 European Championships on home soil and finished third in the Ballon d'Or voting on two occasions.
Griezmann retired from international football after Euro 2024 but is still operating at a high level in his second spell with Atletico Madrid, scoring 16 goals in all competitions this season.
Ahead of the new Champions League season, Henry said it was "not normal" for Griezmann to be playing so well at his age and added that "what he has done in the game cannot be challenged".
Topics: Thierry Henry, France
Josh Lawless