Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame making him the 26th person to receive the award.
The forward was named the League’s Player of the Season in 2014/15 and was also the club’s Player of the Season. The Belgian led Chelsea to two Premier League trophies in his seven years at Stamford Bridge before leaving for Real Madrid in 2019.
What is the Premier League Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have made a significant contribution to the Premier League since its inception in 1992. Players and managers must be retired from football to be eligible for induction.
The Hall of Fame members were presented with the results of a public poll which invited fans to share their selections from a 15-man shortlist
What did Hazard say about his Induction into the Hall of Fame?
“It means a lot to join the Premier League Hall of Fame. I’m very proud to join this group of players and I think we could make a good squad!. 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. My parents were both footballers and now my children love the game too”
What are Eden Hazard numbers at Chelsea?
Hazard made an immediate impact in the Premier League after signing for Chelsea from Lille in 2012. Hazard made 245 appearances, scoring 85 times and notching 54 assists in the Premier League across seven seasons in West London.
Both Hazard and Neville will be formally honoured at the 2025 Premier League Hall of Fame event on Tuesday 4 November. All inductees receive a medallion engraved with their name and the year of their induction, along with a £10,000 donation made by the Premier League to a charity of their choice.
