Player: Eden Hazard

• Full name: Eden Michael Hazard
• Date of birth: January 7, 1991
• Place of birth: La Louvière, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger (primarily left winger)

Club career (selected):

• Lille OSC (2007–2012) — Broke through as a teenager, became one of Ligue 1's best players; won Ligue 1 and Coupe de France in 2010–11.
• Chelsea FC (2012–2019) — Key player for Chelsea across seven seasons; won multiple trophies including two Premier League titles (2014–15, 2016–17), two Europa League titles (2012–13, 2018–19), and domestic cups. Named PFA Players' Player of the Year (2014–15) and included regularly in Team of the Year honors.
• Real Madrid (2019–2023) — Transferred to Real Madrid in June 2019. Career at Madrid was significantly affected by injuries and fitness issues; contributed in spells when available. Part of the squad that won La Liga (2019–20) and multiple Champions League/European club honors during his time, though his playing time and impact were limited compared with earlier stages of his career.

International career (Belgium):

• Senior debut in 2008. Long-time regular and captain at various youth levels before becoming a senior mainstay.
• Over 100 caps for Belgium, scoring 30+ goals (figures vary by last update). Key member of Belgium's strong generation that finished third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style and strengths:

• Technically gifted dribbler with excellent close control, vision, and creativity.
• Effective in one-on-one situations, adept at unlocking defences with runs, dribbles, and incisive passing.
• Known for flair, balance, and ability to score and create goals from the left or central attacking areas.

Notable honours (selected):

• Ligue 1: 2010–11 (Lille)
• Coupe de France: 2010–11 (Lille)
• Premier League: 2014–15, 2016–17 (Chelsea)
• UEFA Europa League: 2012–13, 2018–19 (Chelsea)
• La Liga: 2019–20 (Real Madrid)
• FIFA World Cup third place: 2018 (Belgium)
• Individual: PFA Players' Player of the Year 2014–15, multiple inclusion in Team of the Year lists

Career notes: Hazard was one of Europe's most highly rated attacking talents during his peak years at Lille and Chelsea. His transfer to Real Madrid in 2019 was highly anticipated, but persistent injuries and reduced fitness limited his impact at the Spanish club. He remained a respected figure in Belgian football and among fans for his technical quality and creative influence.