Amandine Henry
French footballer (born 1989)
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- Amandine Chantal Henry (born 28 September 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga MX Femenil club Toluca.
- At the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, she won the Silver Ball and was named to the tournament's All-Star Squad.
- With the Portland Thorns, she won the 2016 NWSL Shield and 2017 league championship.
- Career Henry began her career in 2004, at the age of 15, at Hénin-Beaumont.
- Olympique Lyonnais, 2007–2016 In 2007, at the age of 18, Henry joined Lyon, the most successful women's team in France.
Amandine Chantal Henry (born 28 September 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga MX Femenil club Toluca.
Henry made her senior international debut for France in 2009 and captained the national team from October 2017 to 2020. At the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, she won the Silver Ball and was named to the tournament's All-Star Squad.
With Lyon, she has won 7 UEFA Women's Champions League finals, 13 league titles, and 8 French Cup championships. With the Portland Thorns, she won the 2016 NWSL Shield and 2017 league championship.
In 2022, Henry was nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.
Career
Henry began her career in 2004, at the age of 15, at Hénin-Beaumont. After one season, she attended the women's section of the Clairefontaine academy for two seasons.
Olympique Lyonnais, 2007–2016
In 2007, at the age of 18, Henry joined Lyon, the most successful women's team in France. During her first season with Lyon, she injured the cartilage in her knee, which kept her out of competition for a year and a half. It was a difficult time, and she considered giving up on football, but with the support of her family, she persevered and returned to Lyon.
With Lyon, Henry was featured in the final match of the UEFA Women's Champions League in three consecutive seasons beginning in 2010.
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