Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has expressed his delight after being officially inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame for the class of 2025.
The Belgian maestro becomes the 26th player to receive the prestigious honor, joining an elite list of football icons such as Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole, and Petr Cechโall of whom were once his teammates at Stamford Bridge.
During his seven-year spell in England, Hazard made 245 Premier League appearances, notching 85 goals and 85 assists while thrilling fans with his dazzling dribbles and creativity.
The former Real Madrid forward lifted the Premier League title twice, first in 2014/15, when he was named Player of the Season, and again in 2016/17, under Antonio Conteโs management.
As part of the recognition, Hazard received an engraved medallion and a ยฃ10,000 charitable donation from the Premier League to be directed to a charity of his choice.
Reacting to the induction, the former Belgium captain shared his excitement on X, writing:
โFor a small Belgian guy from Braine-le-Comte playing for fun, being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame with these greats at 34 years old is crazy. Thank you to everyone โ Iโll see you soon, my friends!โ
Hazardโs inclusion further cements his legacy as one of Chelseaโs greatest-ever players and one of the most electrifying wingers to grace the Premier League.
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