SHOOT would like to wish former France international striker Thierry Henry many happy returns as he celebrates his 41st birthday this evening.

The Arsenal legend, who joined The Gunners back in August 1999, enjoyed two spells at the North London outfit, becoming the club’s all-time record goalscorer.

Henry netted an incredible 228 goals in 377 appearances in all competitions under former manager Arsene Wenger, winning seven honours – two Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two FA Community Shields and the UEFA Champions League.

Named the Gunners’ Greatest Player of all-time on the club’s official website, the Arsenal hero started his career in his homeland with AS Monaco, before joining Juventus, where he struggled to adapt to Italian football, and ended up at Highbury just a few months later.

Spells at FC Barcelona and New York Red Bulls followed, before returning to Arsenal on a short-term loan deal in 2012.

So, to celebrate the Gunners’ greatest-ever player’s latest milestone, SHOOT has put together five of Henry’s most defining moments of his Arsenal Career in Pictures. Enjoy!

Star Signing

Henry, then 21-years-old, joined Arsenal in August 1998 from Juventus in a deal worth £11m.

The centre forward scored just three goals in 20 appearances for the Italian giants, following his arrival from Monaco in the New Year.

Double Delight

Arsenal goalscorer Ray Parlour (left) celebrates with team mate Thierry Henry during the 2002 FA Cup final.

In the 2001-02 season, Henry scored 31 goals in 48 games in all competitions for The Gunners, as the club achieved the ‘Double’.

Arsenal finished seven points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League table, before defeating Chelsea 2-0 in the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

The Invincibles

As pictured, Henry celebrated at North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in April 2004, following the visitors’ 2-2 draw at Spurs, a valuable point that clinched the 2003-04 Premier League title.

But it was no ordinary title, The Gunners went on to complete the entire league campaign unbeaten, with Wenger’s league-winning squad being named ‘The Invincibles’, after 26 victories from their 38 league games.

Barcelona Bid

In June 2007, a surprising turn of events saw Arsenal ace Henry complete a transfer to FC Barcelona, after eight years in North London.

The La Liga giants bought the Gunners hero for a reported £16.1m, with the striker putting pen to paper on a four-year contract at the Nou Camp.

Henry scored 49 goals in 121 games for the Spanish side, winning two La Liga titles, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana in three years at the club.

He joined New York Red Bulls in July 2010.

Loan and Legacy

After training with former club Arsenal during the MLS off-season, Henry re-joined Arsenal on a two-month loan deal in January 2012.

Handed the No.12 shirt, the Frenchman scored three goals in seven appearances for the The Gunners, including the winner in an FA Cup third round clash against Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium.

In his final outing for the club, Henry scored a 91st minute winner at Sunderland (1-2) in the Premier League – his 228th and final strike for Arsenal.

What a legend!