Karl Henry
| Date of birth | 26 November 1982 |
| Place of birth | Wolverhampton |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
The captain of Stoke City's Under-19 academy team, Karl Henry stepped up to make his debut in senior football when he came off the subs' bench for the final 20 minutes of the LDV Vans Trophy tie against Walsall.
A talented midfield player, he is comfortable on the ball and has the vision to open up defences.
Having signed an extension to his contract during the 2000-01 season, he went on to make his debut for England Under-18s against Switzerland at the end of May 2001.
Karl signed a new one-year contract in May 2004 which was extended to June 2006 in September 2004.
His Wolverhampton Wanderers contract was extended to June 2011 in October 2007, to June 2013 in May 2009, to June 2014 in January 2011 and to June 2016 in August 2012 before he was made available for transfer in June 2013.
Karl joined Queens Park Rangers in July 2013 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2016 in July 2015 and to June 2017 in June 2016.
He joined Bolton Wanderers in September 2017 with a contract to June 2018.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Stoke City | 30 Nov 1999 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 13 Jan 2004 | 05 Mar 2004 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 01 Aug 2006 | 23 Jul 2013 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 23 Jul 2013 | 30 Jun 2017 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 25 Sep 2017 | 30 Jun 2018 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Stoke City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Stoke City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Stoke City | League Division 2 | 9 | 15 |
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| 2002-03 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Stoke City | League Division 1 | 15 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 8 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Stoke City | League Division 1 | 14 | 6 |
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| 2004-05 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Stoke City | League Championship | 14 | 20 |
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| 2004-05 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Stoke City | League Championship | 11 | 13 |
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| 2005-06 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 34 | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 38 | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 42 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 34 |
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| 2010-11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 28 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 30 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 36 | 3 |
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| 2012-13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 17 | 10 |
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| 2013-14 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 27 | 6 |
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| 2015-16 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 36 | 2 |
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| 2015-16 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 13 | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2017-18 | Bolton Wanderers | League Championship | 33 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2001 | Stoke City v Walsall | W | 4-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 22 Aug 2001 | Stoke City v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-0 (5-6) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Stoke City v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Bury v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Sep 2001 | Stoke City v Colchester United | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Stoke City v AFC Bournemouth | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Blackpool v Stoke City | L | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Chesterfield v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Stoke City v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Swindon Town v Stoke City | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Blackpool v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | Stoke City v Halifax Town | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Huddersfield Town v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Stoke City v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Stoke City v Everton | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2002 | Northampton Town v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Peterborough United v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | AFC Bournemouth v Stoke City | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Feb 2002 | Stoke City v Cambridge United | W | 5-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Feb 2002 | Stoke City v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Notts County v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Reading v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Stoke City v Peterborough United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Stoke City v Chesterfield | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Stoke City v Wrexham | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Bristol City v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Sheffield Wednesday v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Aug 2002 | Stoke City v Leicester City | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Stoke City v Bradford City | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Preston North End v Stoke City | L | 4-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Stoke City v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Derby County v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Bury v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Sep 2002 | Stoke City v Ipswich Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2002 | Stoke City v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Reading v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Stoke City v Crystal Palace | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Oct 2002 | Stoke City v Watford | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Portsmouth v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Gillingham v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Stoke City v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Wimbledon v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Bradford City v Stoke City | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Jan 2003 | Stoke City v AFC Bournemouth | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 16 Feb 2003 | Stoke City v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Nottingham Forest v Stoke City | L | 6-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2003 | Stoke City v Rochdale | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Walsall v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Rotherham United v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Ipswich Town v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Stoke City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Stoke City v Sheffield United | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Burnley v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Stoke City v Watford | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Reading v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Sunderland v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Norwich City v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Stoke City v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Nottingham Forest v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Stoke City v Rotherham United | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Sheffield United v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Stoke City v West Ham United | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Bradford City v Stoke City | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2004 | Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 May 2004 | Stoke City v Gillingham | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Aug 2004 | Stoke City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | Sheffield United v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Rotherham United v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Stoke City v Gillingham | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Aug 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Sep 2004 | Preston North End v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Stoke City v Ipswich Town | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Stoke City v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Sep 2004 | Burnley v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Oct 2004 | Stoke City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Stoke City v Reading | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Oct 2004 | West Ham United v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Stoke City v Millwall | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Watford v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Stoke City v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Stoke City v Preston North End | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Ipswich Town v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Nottingham Forest v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | Stoke City v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Jan 2005 | Arsenal v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Millwall v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Stoke City v Leicester City | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Stoke City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Stoke City v Sheffield United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Mar 2005 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Apr 2005 | Stoke City v Rotherham United | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2005 | Stoke City v Cardiff City | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Stoke City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Stoke City v West Ham United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Stoke City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Stoke City v Watford | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 May 2005 | Sunderland v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Aug 2005 | Stoke City v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Millwall v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Stoke City v Luton Town | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2005 | Mansfield Town v Stoke City | L | 1-1 (0-3) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Crystal Palace v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Aug 2005 | Stoke City v Norwich City | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2005 | Hull City v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Oct 2005 | Stoke City v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Coventry City v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Stoke City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Stoke City v Derby County | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Sheffield Wednesday v Stoke City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Dec 2005 | Stoke City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Dec 2005 | Stoke City v Leicester City | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Dec 2005 | Luton Town v Stoke City | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Sheffield United v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Stoke City v Ipswich Town | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Stoke City v Tamworth | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Watford v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Tamworth v Stoke City | W | 1-1 (5-4) | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Stoke City v Hull City | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Stoke City v Walsall | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Stoke City v Preston North End | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Reading v Stoke City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Stoke City v Coventry City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | England | Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | England | Under-20 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 30 May 2001 | Switzerland v England | D | 0-0 | U18 | |
| 13 Mar 2002 | England v Finland | W | 3-0 | Under-20 | |
| 10 Apr 2002 | Portugal v England | L | 2-0 | Under-20 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.