EPL 2016/17: Ranking PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees

Modified Apr 13, 2017 14:26 GMT

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City lifts the Premier League Trophy as players and staffs celebrate the season champion after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — *Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2016*

#2 Eden Hazard

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — *Eden Hazard has been back to his absolute best this season*

One of the most accomplished wing wizards in world football, with his ability to take on defences at will, link-up play and scoring ability as good as any, Eden Hazard is back to his best under Antonio Conte after a disastrous last season. He has already matched his previous best tally of 14 goals in the league with 7 games left.

The only player on this list to have previously won the award in 2015, Hazard is also the 2^nd Belgian on the list, making Belgium the only country with two nominations. Further Hazard has won the Young Player of the Year award as well in 2014.

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His solo goal against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in February is one of the highlights of the season and with Chelsea on course to win the league, Hazard has a huge chance of winning the award, if he can beat his team-mate and the favourite for this year’s award.