Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that Eden Hazard played better than Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, reports Sky Sports.
This may be a bit premature, with the Belgian managing 14 goals and nine assists in the Premier League last season to Ronaldo’s 48 goals and 16 assists in La Liga. However, there is no doubt that the 24-year-old could one day match the former Manchester United man.
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The Blues man isn’t the only player could emulate the two-time Ballon d’Or winner or his rival, Barcelona ace Lionel Messi. Here are the five players who could manage it…
5) Eden Hazard, Chelsea
Already controlling games in a similar manner to the much lauded pair, but perhaps needs to improve his end product. If the winger was able to score more goals then he could start to be rated alongside Messi and Ronaldo.