Top 10 attackers from Europe's top leagues for 2016/17 season

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MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 07: Ousmane Dembele of Borussia Dortmund reacts to missing a chance during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu on December 7, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — The French star is one to watch for the future

#5 Eden Hazard

COBHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is presented with the Carling Premier League Goal of the month award for February at Chelsea Training Ground on March 9, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images for Premier League) — The Belgian is front runner for PFA Player of the Year in England

Eden Hazard has been absolutely outstanding this season for Chelsea, as he has been an important figure in Antonio Conte’s side who have taken an impressive lead in the Premier League this season. His numbers may not be as high as the likes of Cavani or Messi, but 11 goals and five assists across the season have been impressive for someone who was so poor last season.

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Conte’s arrival has allowed Hazard to express himself even more than before and rediscover the form he had when Chelsea last won the Premier League in 2014/15. His attacking play can be inspirational at times and can win games on his own at times, especially like he did against Arsenal earlier in the year, where he tore the Arsenal midfield and defence to pieces as Chelsea romped to a 3-1 victory.

If The Blues goes on to win the Premier League this season, which looks likely, a lot of credit will go to Hazard for having the match-winning spark to bring home all three points. He has probably been the best player in the Premier League this season and will likely be odds-on favourite for all the individual awards towards the end of the season.

Edited by Staff Editor