It’s a fitting recognition for a player who lit up the league with his flair, creativity, and unplayable moments of brilliance. During his seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, Hazard was more than just a winger; he was Chelsea’s heartbeat.

Crowned Premier League Player of the Season in 2014/15 and Chelsea’s Player of the Season that same year, the Belgian maestro led the Blues to two league titles before departing for Real Madrid in 2019.

The Premier League Hall of Fame celebrates players and managers who’ve made an extraordinary impact on the competition since its creation in 1992. To qualify, inductees must be retired from professional football, a rule that made Hazard’s recent retirement in 2023 the first step toward this moment. Fans also played their part, as a public vote helped determine who would join the elite list this year.

 

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Reacting to the honour, Hazard said with a smile, ,

“It means a lot to join the Premier League Hall of Fame. I’m very proud to join this group of players and I think we could make a good squad! I just wanted to have fun on the pitch and entertain the fans who bought tickets or watched on TV. Being recognised in this way is special for me and my family. My parents were both footballers and now my children love the game too.”

From the moment he arrived from Lille in 2012, Hazard made his mark on English football. In 245 Premier League appearances, he scored 85 goals and provided 54 assists, dazzling defenders with his quick feet, balance, and fearless dribbling.

Hazard will be honoured alongside fellow inductee Gary Neville at the 2025 Premier League Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday, November 4. Each inductee will receive a custom medallion engraved with their name and year of induction, plus a £10,000 donation from the Premier League to a charity of their choice.

For many fans, this honour simply confirms what they’ve always believed — Eden Hazard wasn’t just a player; he was pure entertainment every time he touched the ball.

 

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The Premier League has announced a 15-player shortlist of nominees for the Hall of Fame class of 2023.

Three of the players who were shortlisted will join 16 other players who have already been inducted into the Hall of Fame, according to the Premier League, which earlier this week announced that Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger had become the first managers to be inducted.

Arsenal legends Tony Adams and Sol Campbell, Manchester United legends Andy Cole, Gary Neville, and Rio Ferdinand, former Chelsea and England captain John Terry, and one of Manchester City’s most admired players, Yaya Toure, are among the contenders for the 2023 Hall of Fame class.

Fans can vote for the three players – who are only eligible if they retired before the start of the year – they want to enter the Hall of Fame, with the winning players set to be announced on Wednesday 3rd May.

Who are the 15 players shortlisted for 2023?

• Tony Adams
• Ashley Cole
• Gary Neville
• Sol Campbell
• Jermain Defoe
• Michael Owen
• Michael Carrick
• Les Ferdinand
• John Terry
• Petr Cech
• Rio Ferdinand
• Yaya Toure
• Andy Cole
• Robbie Fowler
• Nemanja Vidic

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•  March 2023 Premier League Player Nominees

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— Premier League (@premierleague) March 30, 2023

The Premier League Hall of Fame was established in 2021, and eight players were inducted that year, followed by the induction of eight more players the following year.

Class of 2021

• Alan Shearer
• Thierry Henry
• Eric Cantona
• Roy Keane
• Frank Lampard
• Dennis Bergkamp
• Steven Gerrard
• David Beckham

Class of 2022

• Wayne Rooney
• Patrick Vieira
• Sergio Aguero
• Didier Drogba
• Vincent Kompany
• Peter Schmeichel
• Paul Scholes
• Ian Wright

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