5 most influential players across Europe's top 5 leagues this season

Lionel Messi has been in scintillating form this season
Lionel Messi has been in scintillating form this season

4. Eden Hazard

Chelsea v Manchester United - Premier League
Chelsea v Manchester United - Premier League

Eden Hazard's market value is increasing day by day, and as the upward curve continues, it seems his eyes are turning towards Real Madrid. Considered by many to be too good for Chelsea, Hazard continues to show why so many clubs are lining up to get his signature.

His dribbling is considered second only to Lionel Messi, and his statistics show exactly why Chelsea don't want to let go of him.

Hazard has scored 10 goals and has an astounding 10 assists with just 24 games played so far. He has chipped in with an average of 2.7 key passes per game, and 3.3 successful dribbles.

He has also provided 2.9 long balls per match, and has been named MoTM 9 times out of the 21 games he has played. Hazard currently sits 5th in the race for the English Golden Boot.

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