One of the best footballers to ever play on the football pitch in the English Premier League, Eden Hazard has officially announced his retirement from football.
The Belgian International made the announcement on his official social media platforms confirmed on October 10, 2023. Eden Hazard played his professional football in Lille, Chelsea and Real Madrid. However, he gave the best of his career to Chelsea where he won awards and broke records in the league.
What records did he set in the Premier League?
The 32-year-old blew away teams during his seven years at Chelsea Football Club. He is one of only four players in Premier League history to score more than 15 goals and provide more than 15 assists in a single season.
Only Thierry Henry (24 goals, 20 assists, 2003/24), Matt Le Tissier (19 goals, 15 assists, 1994/95 and Eric Cantona (15 goals and 16 assists in the 1992/23 season.
Eden Hazard’s numbers at Chelsea
352 appearances
110 goals
92 assists
Eden Hazard’s trophies at Chelsea
Premier League x2
FA Cup
League Cup
UEFA Europa League x2
Eden Hazard’s Awards:
Chelsea Player of the Year 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019.
Chelsea Players’ Player of the Year 2015, 2019.
Chelsea Goal of the season 2015/16 (v Tottenham), 2016/17 (v Arsenal), 2018/19 (v Liverpool).
PFA Players’ Player of the Year 2015.
Premier League Player of the Season 2015.
FWA Footballer of the Year 2015.
PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
PFA Young Player of the Year 2014