Eben Etzebeth is one of rugby’s toughest and most respected players. The Springboks star has become a global icon through his powerful performances and fearless spirit on the field. However, beyond rugby, Eben has another great sporting love — football. A passionate fan of Arsenal, he has always admired the beauty and skill of the game.
Football gives him a different kind of thrill, one built on finesse and creativity rather than brute strength. Recently, the towering lock shared a heartwarming moment with fans, revealing his admiration for a football legend who inspired his love for the sport.
Springboks star Eben Etzebeth finally meets his favourite
Thierry Henry is a football legend and one of the greatest forwards of his generation. His time at Arsenal and Barcelona made him an icon of world football. For Eben Etzebeth, meeting Henry was more than a casual encounter; it was a dream fulfilled. Sharing pictures on Instagram, Eben expressed pure joy and gratitude.
He captioned the moment with heartfelt words: “The reason I started watching soccer! Henry… THIERRY HENRY! Thanks for the special dinner.” The excitement in his tone reflected how deeply he admired Henry. The meeting brought together two champions from different sports, united by mutual respect.
Eben’s fans flooded his post with messages of support and excitement. It was a special reminder that even sporting heroes have heroes of their own. For Eben, that unforgettable dinner with Henry will always be cherished.
Fans loved the mix
After Springboks star Eben Etzebeth took his favourite footballer to dinner along with other rugby players, fans loved it.
@hugh00 “Thierry Henry cheated Ireland out of the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers 
>> lost respect for him.”
@Kearabetswe Mokoene “
Eben, you are chewing life guys
love it for you!”
@Lily Bianchi “But what a way to eat 
now I understand everything 
”
@Victor Xulu “Now some Arsenal Supporters are going to name their sons Henry Eben… 
”
@Alessandro “The fact that so many boks are Arsenal fans 
”
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