Top 5 footballers this season so far

Watford FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League
Watford FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

#4 Eden Hazard (Belgium, Chelsea)

Chelsea FC v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
Chelsea FC v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

The Belgian has been in fabulous form this season and has already scored 10 goals from 20 appearances in the Premier League. Hazard has 12 goals from 26 games in all competitions this season and looks set to surpass his returns from last season. He has blossomed well under Maurizio Sarri's tactics and even though he has toyed with Chelsea regarding a potential move to Real Madrid, he has been their best player so far.

He has occasionally appeared as a center forward this season, but Hazard has played most of the games in a forward left position and it is here that the Belgian has been hurt the opposition defenses. He has averaged 2.9 key passes per game, which is a reason why he is the Premier League's top assist provider - Hazard has set up 9 goals so far in the league. However, his biggest strength is his dribbling abilities.

Hazard averages 2.9 successful dribbles per game, much more than Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo and even Salah, which shows what a stellar season the Belgian is having . He is fouled approximately 3.3 times per game, the highest in this list. He has also won 8 Man of the Match Awards so far, the second highest among the 5 men here.

The Belgian is the Premier League's most dangerous player right now and is currently one of the best five players in the World this season.

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