Chelsea Legend Eden Hazard Inducted Into Premier League Hall Of Fame

‎Chelsea legend, Eden Hazard, has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame this week.

‎During his time with the Blues, Hazard was a force in the English top flight, scoring 85 Premier League goals and providing 54 assists before his move to Real Madrid.

‎He joins the likes of John Terry, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Petr Cech, and Ashley Cole in receiving the award.

‎Speaking about his induction, he said, “My dream was to play at the highest level and I did it, so I am really happy. Week after week, you have big games, and at the end of the season, you lift a trophy with your teammates.

‎”It’s a beautiful feeling.

‎”When you score goals, when you win trophies, you just want more. I am proud to know I did a few good things for seven years in the Premier League.

‎”I just wanted to have fun on the pitch and entertain the fans who bought tickets or watched on TV. Being recognised in this way is special for me and my family.

‎”For a small Belgian guy from Braine-le-Comte playing for fun, being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame with these greats of the game at 34 years old is crazy. Thank you to all of you; I will see you soon, my friends!”

‎The Belgian star spent his career at Stamford Bridge from 2012 to 2019, winning two titles there. Legendary manager José Mourinho also commented on Hazard receiving this rare honor, which has been bestowed on only a select few so far.

‎”Eden, many congratulations on joining the Premier League Hall of Fame.

‎”Everybody knows that you belong there. You are one of the most amazing players that I have ever worked with, and of course, you have to be there.

‎”You are in the Hall of Fame, so now you stay in our memories, and by the way, thank you so much for helping me win my last Premier League title!”

‎The long list of inductees of players and managers includes: 

‎David Beckham, Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer, Sergio Aguero, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany, Wayne Rooney, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Patrick Vieira, Ian Wright, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Tony Adams, Petr Cech, Rio Ferdinand, Ashely Cole, Andy Cole, John Terry and Gary Neville.