#1 Eden Hazard, Chelsea
The Belgian international was the hero of his national team during the 2018 World Cup as Belgium finished third in the competition. With three goals and two assists, he was one of the best players in the tournament.
Hazard has scored 28 goals and assisted nine more in the Premier League for Chelsea during the past two seasons. Hazard’s best finish in the Ballon d’Or was 8th, which he achieved in 2015.
Three-time Chelsea Player of the Year and the 2014/15 Premier League Player of the Season, is at the peak of his career right now. A technically gifted player, the 27-year-old is regarded a lot for his pace, dribbling, and great finishing. Chelsea’s lack of European silverware has limited Hazard’s chances of a Ballon d’Or award.