Chelsea icon Eden Hazard is one of the greatest-ever forwards to play in the Premier League.
In 245 top-flight appearances, Hazard scored 85 goals and provided 54 assists, meaning that he registered an impressive 139 goal contributions.
His goals and assists were not in vain either. The former winger helped Chelsea to win the Premier League title twice during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Be honest: If Estevao avoids injuries, is he actually destined to be GREATER than Eden Hazard?
Eden Hazard on Estevao Willian
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It is no surprise, then, when his name is mentioned alongside the likes of Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale.
Eden Hazard celebrates goal during Manchester City v Chelsea
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1. Luis Suarez, 2. Eden Hazard, 3. Gareth Bale
WhoScored recently released a list of their highest-rated Premier League forwards since they started collecting data.
With a rating of 7.64, Hazard just missed out on the top spot, with Suarez claiming it thanks to his 7.87 rating.
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur winger Bale completed the top three, being handed a rating of 7.61. The rest of WhoScored’s list was composed of Robin van Persie, Alexis Sanchez, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Sergio Aguero, Mohamed Salah and Wayne Rooney.
Where would you rank Eden Hazard? 🥇
Eden Hazard makes WhoScored's list of highest-rated Premier League forwards
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Things were not always plain sailing for Hazard in west London. Hazard recently spoke about his first year under Jose Mourinho and how the Special One dropped him after he missed a training session due to losing his passport while in France.
Overall, though, Hazard’s spell at Stamford Bridge was a very successful one. As well as winning two Premier League titles, he also got his hands on two Europa League trophies, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Eden Hazard of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy
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A look at Eden Hazard’s best-ever Premier League season
Chelsea never won the title during the 2018/19 season, but individually that was Hazard’s best campaign in a blue shirt.
In total, Hazard scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in 37 Premier League appearances. According to WhoScored, the 35-year-old also completed 3.7 dribbles per game, which was the highest average in the division.
Who had the better individual season? 🔥
Eden Hazard's 2018/19 stats and Cole Palmer's 2023/24 stats at Chelsea
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Hazard finished that season with the Premier League Playmaker award, with no other player managing to record more than 15 assists.
It was truly one of the best campaigns an attacker has ever produced in the Premier League.
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