Eden Hazard is probably Chelsea’s best player at the moment. Having arrived from Lille in 2012, he has gone on to make over 150 appearances for the Blues and has cemented a place in the first team.
The Belgian has also made a name for himself off the field as the football club’s biggest joker. One of the funniest and most witty players in the Chelsea squad, the 25-year-old loves mocking teammates and playing practical jokes in the dressing room. Just recently he poked fun at new arrival Michy Batshuayi’s attempt at an English accent and also his mistakes in training.
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It is no surprise therefore that he participated in a challenge that involved naming the fastest, laziest as well as slowest footballers that he has played alongside in his entire career. Apart from that, the Belgian also went on to name the least intelligent as well as craziest players he has had the chance to work with.
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In an interview with the Mirror at a Topps Match Attax event, Hazard branded Spaniard and Chelsea teammate Diego Costa as the least intelligent player. When questioned about who was the least intelligent, Hazard replied: "It's difficult...The least intelligent is Diego Costa."
Although Hazard took a while to formulate his answer, it is completely understandable seeing Costa’s antics on the football pitch. Costa is known to get into constant arguments with players and officials on the pitch.
It didn’t end there though for the Spaniard. Hazard also named him the “loudest” player in the dressing room. Let’s hope that The Spaniard who doesn't always takes things lightly, sees the funny side this time.
The Chelsea midfielder was also asked who he thought the most intelligent player was on the pitch to which the Belgian replied instantly, “"Me - only on the pitch!"
Hazard also branded Branislav Ivanovic as the biggest moaner as well as the man with the biggest temper. Another good answer seeing how the Chelsea full-back is often seen on the field going down easily and moaning to the referees.
"Sometimes, he's crazy," Hazard said of the Serbian.
Hazard, who is currently away on international duty has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month for the month of August. The 25-year-old managed 2 goals and an assist in 3 games and was instrumental in all of Chelsea’s victories.
