3 reasons why Eden Hazard is a top Ballon d'Or contender for 2019

Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth - Carabao Cup: Quarter Final
Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth - Carabao Cup: Quarter Final

#2 There is an improved maturity to his game

Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard

A sense of maturity has been added to Hazard's game, which was sorely missing in previous years. Hazard has also carried the mantle of leadership for his national team with Roberto Martinez’s decision to hand him the armband worked wonders.

He has earned rave reviews for his World Cup performance, particularly in the quarter-final. The manner in which Hazard expressed himself in Russia has shown us that the forward has come a long way in his career.

In recent times, he has been deployed in a false nine role as Morata and Giroud continue to misfire and rather than grumble or look disinterested as he did in previous years, Hazard has discharged his duties in a professional manner, sacrificing his personal glory for collective gain. Chelsea were better off for it as they ground out a 2-0 victory over Manchester City in a perfect smash and grab victory with Hazard grabbing both assists.

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