Thierry Henry was in no doubt when naming 'the most underrated player in existence'

Thierry Henry is viewed by many as the greatest footballer to have graced the Premier League, having played a starring role in Arsenal's most successful years under former manager Arsene Wenger.

Henry won two league titles and the FA Cup during his time in north London, while he is still seventh on the all-time Premier League top scorers list on 177 goals.

After leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007, he went on to win the Champions League as well as two La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey and the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Frenchman also enjoyed huge success on the international stage, winning the World Cup in 1998 on home soil before being part of the Euro 2000-winning side two years later.

Henry is second on the all-time top scorers chart for France with 51 goals in 123 caps, a record bettered only by Olivier Giroud (57 goals in 137 caps).

As a result of his magnificent career, Henry is used to receiving plaudits. But speaking earlier this year, he singled out one player who he believes gets the opposite treatment from critics – despite also having a hugely successful career.

During an interview with French outlet Le Parisien, Henry reserved special praise for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.

"We must not forget Griezmann, who reminds us that hard work is a talent," said former France U21 boss Henry.

"Griezmann is by far the most underrated player in existence. We often talk about Kylian [Mbappe], 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."

Henry has labelled Griezmann the 'most underrated player in existence' (Image: Getty)

Griezmann scored 44 goals in 137 appearances for France and was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2018 and later finished runners-up to Argentina in 2022.

Last month, he announced his retirement from international football – ending a 10-year career with France.

"Today, it is with deep emotion that I'm announcing my retirement as a player of the France team," he said in a post on social media.

"After 10 incredible years marked by challenges, successes and unforgettable moments, it is time for me to turn a page and make way for the new generation.

"Wearing this jersey was an honour and a privilege."

Griezmann, of course, remains active at club level, and has scored four goals in 12 games this season for Atletico Madrid, who next face Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday night.