The legendary Arsenal forward is taking his first steps into management with Monaco, and he will be hoping to follow in some illustrious footsteps
Following Thierry Henry's first-ever managerial appointment at Monaco, we take a look at a select group to have had glittering playing careers and gone on to achieve success as coaches as well.
Henry certainly ticks the first box, remaining Arsenal's record goalscorer and having been a vital part of the 'Invincibles', as well as winning a multitude of trophies at Barcelona.
Whether or not the Frenchman can repeat his achievements from the touchline remains to be seen.
GETTYZinedine Zidane
'Zizou' was one of the greatest players of his era, and scored one of the most memorable goals in Champions League history to win the final for Real Madrid in 2002.
His success in the competition continued as a manager, becoming the only coach to ever win the Champions League three times in a row in his three seasons at the helm of Los Blancos.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesPep Guardiola
Perhaps the most impressive example in recent history. Guardiola was an influential midfielder for Barcelona in the 1990s, winning multiple titles and one Champions League.
He managed the Barca B side before stepping into the hot-seat at Camp Nou and the senior squad won everything under his leadership. He then broke domestic records in Bundesliga and the Premier League with Bayern Munich and Manchester City en route to league titles with both clubs.
Getty ImagesCarlo Ancelotti
The Italian won three Serie A titles and the Champions League twice as a player with Roma and AC Milan in a career which spanned from the late 1970s to earlier 1990s.
As a coach, Ancelotti has been even more impressive, with title wins in four different countries and three Champions League successes, including Real Madrid's long-awaited Decima. He is now at Napoli, having taken over from Maurizio Sarri in the summer.
GettyLuis Enrique
A rare case of winning titles with both Real Madrid and Barcelona as a player, including three league titles and the Cup Winners' Cup.
He had an incredibly successful three-year spell in the Camp Nou dugout and has recently taken charge of the Spain national team.