Hazard’s retirement… Learn about the most prominent individual numbers

Belgian Eden Hazard, the Real Madrid and Chelsea star, announced his retirement from football today, Tuesday, after a long, successful career.

Hazard wrote on his official Instagram account: “After 16 years inside the green rectangle, and playing more than 700 matches between clubs and national teams, I have decided to end my career once and for all.”

Hazard continued: “I succeeded in achieving my dream, and I played in many stadiums around Europe and the world, and I was fortunate to work with wonderful coaches and distinguished players throughout my coaching career.”

Hazard’s odd numbers

The best player in the English Premier League in 2015.

Chelsea’s best player in the 2014-2015 season

The best player in French Lille in the 2011-2012 season.

The best player in French Lille in the 2010-2011 season.

Best Belgian Athlete of 2018

The best player in the European League 2018-2019 season.

The best player in the French League in the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons.

Join the 2018 World Cup squad.