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#3. Eden Hazard - Chelsea
Eden Hazard has often been called the best player to ply his trade in the Premier League. A fan favourite at Chelsea, he has tirelessly been linked to Real Madrid - as the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo's throne.
His direct running, passing, pace and movement are why the Belgian international is such a menace for defenders. His forward-thinking playstyle has drawn comparisons to Ronaldo, with Mourinho once including him in the same world-class bracket as Cristiano as well as Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Barring one season, in which Chelsea significantly struggled, the 26-year-old has always been influential at club level. Notching up goals and assists on a frequent basis, he has shown his ability to perform on the big stage against high-quality opponents. On his day, Hazard's quality allows him to dictate play effortlessly while involving team-mates in attacking moves.
The former PFA Player of the Year is definitely another forward who stakes his claim to football's top individual award.
