Eden Hazard has extended his stay at Chelsea, and is now aiming to become the world’s best player…
After securing the future of his star player with a new five-and-a-half-year deal, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been signing the praises of Eden Hazard, claiming that he can become the world’s best player.
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Mourinho, who was quoted by the Daily Mirror, said: “I am very happy that Eden has signed a new contract. It shows he believes in the club’s coaching staff and players to help him become the best player in the world.
“He is already a top player and his evolution has been fantastic. He is still very young and he can become the best.”
So how far does Hazard have to go? Click through our list below to see where Hazard currently ranks among the world’s best players:
20) Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
The former Tottenham star made a slow start to life in Spain, but has steadily developed into one of Madrid’s most crucial players.
19) Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Still only 21, the Frenchman’s potential is virtually limitless. He has all the attributes to be a huge success at any club across Europe.
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18) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
The versatile forward is often an underrated threat for both club and country, but he always chips in with plenty of goals and assists.
17) David Silva (Manchester City)
The little Spaniard as been at the heart of much of City’s success in recent years, including two Premier League titles in three years.
16) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
The world’s most expensive player has endured his fair share of criticism this season, but he still has an impressive record for Madrid.
15) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
The world’s greatest defensive midfielder, he’s guided Germany to World Cup success and is unlikely to have finished his medal collection yet.
14) Anders Iniesta (Barcelona)
Still one of the best passing midfielders around. Iniesta might have lost a yard of pace, but there are still few better at doing what he does.
13) Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
The giant Ivorian is well on the way to becoming the greatest African player of all time. His powerful style has revolutionised the top flight.
12) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
One of the best right-backs ever, the versatile defender has been a success in almost every position for both club and country over the years.
11) Thiago Silva (Paris Saint Germain)
Despite Brazil’s World Cup horror show, the centre-back is still among the best for his position in the world. He’s always hard to get past.
10) Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
One of the more recent big-money signings at Real Madrid, Kroos has been excellent so far this season, impressing at the heart of the midfield.
9) Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Here he is, the Chelsea man makes it to ninth on our current list. A little bit more consistency and a few more goals and he’ll be moving up.
8) Neymar (Barcelona)
The Brazilian is already an icon in his national team shirt, while his record at club level has dramatically improved so far this season.
7) Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich)
Another man in the twilight years of a special career, but Ribery still has the quality to single-handedly rip oppositions teams apart.
6) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint Germain)
The towering Swede has not been in quite as ominous form this season, but the goals are still flying in. There are few better big-men around.
5) Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
One of the best goalkeepers to ever grace a football pitch, the sweeper keeper has set a new standard to live up too in recent seasons.
4) Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
While he has not yet hit the ground running at Barcelona, the controversial Uruguayan’s record at Liverpool tells you all that you need to know.
3) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
Arguably the most feared Munich player – and as this list has proven – there’s plenty to pick from. The Dutchman is hard to stop when at his best.
2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
The four-time world player of the year will be remembered as one of the greatest ever, but he couldn’t quite get Argentina over the line last year.
1) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Ronaldo’s goal record says it all – 36 goals in 32 games this season, 288 goals in 277 games for Real Madrid. There is simply no stopping him.
