Ballon d'Or 2017: 5 players who deserved to be ranked higher

#3 Eden Hazard (Rank 19)

Eden Hazard was arguably the best player in Premier League last season

Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard has once again shown this season why he is so highly rated. Touted to be a future Ballon d’Or winner, Hazard has shown his class and has been the standout attacking player for Antonio Conte’s Chelsea this season.

Capable of beating opposition defenders with ease and setting up chances for team-mates, Hazard was arguably the best player in the Premier League last season and was an integral part of Conte's Premier League winning side.

Real Madrid are said to be desperate to sign the 26-year-old and with the Belgian at the peak of his powers, the move could come to fruition in the summer transfer window. In fact, Madrid manager Zidane himself is a huge fan of Hazard. In an earlier interview, the French manager had said:

"Eden is technically gifted and very fast. He will be a major star in the future. I would take him to Real Madrid with my eyes closed."

Hazard definitely deserved to be in the top 10 for his wonderful performance in 2017.