Short players XI: The best from across Europe

#6 Left Central Midfielder: Eden Hazard - 5\'8\"

Widely regarded the world over as one of the best footballers by coaches and commentators, Eden Michael Hazard is a Belgian professional player who plays for Chelsea. His superb passing, technical prowess and creativity often see him drawing comparisons to contemporary greats like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Regarded as one of the most promising young talents in European football, Hazard is a supremely gifted individual. He scored 19 goals in Chelsea’s 2014/15 league-winning season and looks all set to win yet another title under Antonio Conte.

According to me, Hazard is a legend in the making as he is well-equipped to catapult Belgian football to great heights. He is someone who is always thinking how to outfox the opponent, and it is this unpredictable nature of his that makes him one of the most lethal customers in English football.

For someone who is short, he is a great physical specimen, and yet his bulked-up physique does not hinder his movement whatsoever. Even though he is criticised for being too selfless at times, it is his relentless pursuit of success and fitness that earn him a place in this eleven’s midfield.