Career Timeline of Eden Hazard: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Eden Hazard, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Eden Hazard is a retired Belgian professional footballer renowned for his skills as a winger and attacking midfielder. He played for Lille, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and the Belgium national team. Widely considered among the best players of his generation, Hazard was celebrated for his exceptional dribbling, technical ability, creativity, and playmaking skills on the field. His career peaked at Chelsea, where he won numerous titles and individual awards. While his time at Real Madrid was hampered by injuries, his legacy as a world-class footballer remains secure.
1904: San Diego 1904 FC Founded
In June 2017, Eden Hazard became a part-owner of San Diego 1904 FC.
1966: World Cup Dribbling Record
In a 2018 World Cup quarter-final game, Eden Hazard set a World Cup record since 1966 for successful dribbles completed in a single match, with a 100% success rate in ten dribbles.
2005: Joined Lille
In 2005, Eden Hazard joined Lille and began developing in the club's local sports school.
May 2007: Signed First Professional Contract
In May 2007, Eden Hazard signed his first professional contract with Lille, securing a three-year deal.
September 2007: Amateur Debut
In September 2007, Eden Hazard made his amateur debut in a league match against Racing Club de France, appearing as a second-half substitute.
2007: Started Career with Lille
In 2007, at the age of 16, Eden Hazard began his senior career with Lille, a Ligue 1 club, quickly establishing himself as a key player.
May 2008: First Amateur Goal
In May 2008, Eden Hazard scored his first amateur goal in a 3–2 victory over Vitré.
October 2008: Hazard scores first under-19 goal
On October 7, 2008, Hazard scored his first under-19 goal in a 5–0 victory over Estonia. Three days later, he scored a double against Croatia.
November 2008: Contract Extension with Lille
In November 2008, Eden Hazard agreed to a three-year contract extension with Lille, committing himself to the club until 2012.
November 2008: Senior Debut for Belgium
In November 2008, at the age of 17, Eden Hazard made his senior debut for the Belgium national team, starting his international career.
November 2008: Hazard called up to Belgium senior team
On November 18, 2008, Hazard was called up to the Belgium senior team for the first time.
August 2009: Hazard makes first start for Belgium
On August 12, 2009, Hazard made his first start for Belgium in a friendly loss to the Czech Republic.
November 2009: Hazard plays full match and assists two goals
On November 14, 2009, Hazard played a full match for the first time and assisted two goals in a 3–0 win against Hungary.
2009: Hazard leads team in goals at elite qualification round
In 2009, during the elite qualification round, Hazard led the team in goals scoring three.
May 2010: Advocaat replaced by Georges Leekens
In May 2010, Advocaat was replaced as manager by Georges Leekens.
2010: Won First Premier League Title
A week later, in 2015 Hazard scored the only goal as Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace to win their first Premier League title since 2010.
June 2011: Burgergate Incident
In June 2011, during a match against Turkey, Eden Hazard was substituted and, disappointed, left the stadium to eat a hamburger with his family. This incident, dubbed "Burgergate," led to an apology from Hazard and was dismissed by his manager as a young player's mistake.
October 2011: First International Goal
On October 7, 2011, Eden Hazard scored his first international goal for Belgium in a 4–1 victory against Kazakhstan, helping the team's Euro 2012 qualifying efforts.
2011: Scored in Draw Against Sochaux
In 2011, Eden Hazard converted a penalty in Lille's league match against Sochaux, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
2011: Trophée des Champions and Champions League Debut
In 2011, Eden Hazard scored in the Trophée des Champions against Marseille, and later made his UEFA Champions League debut against CSKA Moscow.
2011: New Contract and Goal vs Marseille
In 2011, Eden Hazard signed a new contract with Lille, becoming the highest-paid player in Ligue 1, and scored a remarkable goal against Marseille shortly after.
2011: Coupe de France and Ligue 1 Title
In 2011, Eden Hazard won the Coupe de France and Ligue 1 title with Lille, marking the club's first league championship since the 1953-54 season.
2011: Role at Lille
In 2011, following the departures of fellow playmakers Yohan Cabaye and Gervinho, Lille's manager Rudi Garcia played Eden Hazard in a creative role as a central attacking midfielder during the 2011-12 season.
June 2012: Agreed to Terms with Chelsea
In June 2012, Eden Hazard agreed to personal terms with Chelsea, passed a medical examination and completed his transfer from Lille for a reported fee of £32 million.
June 2012: Signed for Chelsea
In June 2012, Eden Hazard signed with English club Chelsea, marking a significant move in his career.
September 2012: Champions League Debut for Chelsea
On September 19, 2012, Eden Hazard made his Champions League debut for Chelsea in the team's opening group stage game against Juventus.
November 2012: Nike Sponsorship
In November 2012, Eden Hazard appeared in an advert for the Nike Green Speed II alongside other football players.
2012: Ended Debut Campaign at Chelsea
Eden Hazard ended his debut campaign at Chelsea in 2012 with 13 goals in all competitions.
2012: Thorgan Joined Chelsea
In 2012, Eden Hazard's brother, Thorgan, joined him at Chelsea, marking a family connection within the club.
2012: Contract End Date
In 2012, Eden Hazard's contract with Lille was set to expire.
January 2013: Scored a Goal Against Stoke City
In January 2013, Hazard scored a goal with his left-foot from 25 yards in Chelsea's 4-0 win over Stoke City.
February 2013: Scored Individual Goal Against Sparta Prague
In February 2013, Eden Hazard scored an individual goal in stoppage time against Sparta Prague, sending Chelsea through to the last 16.
October 2013: Nominated for FIFA Ballon d'Or
In October 2013, Eden Hazard was nominated for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or, awarded to the player voted as the world's best.
November 2013: Scored a Last Minute Penalty Against West Bromwich Albion
On November 9, 2013, Eden Hazard scored a last-minute penalty against West Bromwich Albion to clinch a point for Chelsea.
2013: Gareth Bale transfer
In 2013, Gareth Bale was signed for €101 million.
February 2014: Scored First Premier League Hat-Trick
In February 2014, Eden Hazard scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Newcastle United at home.
April 2014: Won PFA Young Player of the Year Award
On April 27, 2014, Eden Hazard won the PFA Young Player of the Year award for his attacking performances under José Mourinho.
October 2014: Won a Penalty Against Arsenal
On October 5, 2014, Eden Hazard won a penalty against Arsenal, and converted it himself to secure a 2-0 victory, making Chelsea the last unbeaten team in the league. He also maintained his 100% penalty record out of 16 penalties.
2014: Recognized as One of the Top Three Players in the World
As a result of Hazard's impressive performances throughout the 2014-15 season, his manager declared him "one of the top three players in the world".
2014: Contract end date
In 2014, Eden Hazard's contract with Lille was set to expire.
2014: Chelsea Performance
In 2014, Eden Hazard's development into one of the world's best players was highlighted during the 2014–15 season while at Chelsea, with Manager José Mourinho praising him.
February 2015: Signed New Contract with Chelsea
On February 12, 2015, Eden Hazard signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea.
2015: Captain of Belgium National Team
In 2015, Eden Hazard became the captain of the Belgium national team.
2015: New contract until 2015
In 2015, it was agreed that Hazard had signed a new contract until 2015.
January 2016: Scored 50th Goal for Chelsea
On January 31, 2016, Eden Hazard scored his 50th goal for Chelsea in all competitions, from the penalty spot in a 5–1 win over Milton Keynes Dons.
March 2016: Lotus Bakeries Advertisement
Since March 2016, Eden Hazard has been featured in adverts for Lotus Bakeries, promoting their Biscoff biscuit range.
May 2016: Scored Goal Against Liverpool
On May 11, 2016, Eden Hazard scored his fourth and final league goal of the season against Liverpool, in a 1-1 draw.
August 2016: Scored Penalty Against West Ham United
On August 15, 2016, Eden Hazard scored a penalty in Chelsea's opening Premier League match of the season, in a 2-1 win over West Ham United.
October 2016: Named Premier League Player of the Month
In October 2016, Eden Hazard was named the Premier League Player of the Month.
December 2016: Scored 50th Premier League Goal
On December 26, 2016, Eden Hazard scored a penalty for his 50th Premier League goal, making him the sixth Chelsea player to reach this milestone.
2016: Second English League Title
In 2016, Eden Hazard won his second English league title when Chelsea won the Premier League.
2016: Berlin Wall Segment Displayed
Previously, in 2016, a painted segment of the Berlin Wall with a graffiti of Eden Hazard made by French artist C215 was unveiled and is on display inside the centre.
April 2017: Named in PFA Team of the Year
On April 20, 2017, Eden Hazard was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the fourth time in his five seasons at Chelsea.
June 2017: Part-Owner of San Diego 1904 FC
On June 26, 2017, Eden Hazard became a part-owner of the expansion North American Soccer League franchise San Diego 1904 FC.
January 2018: Scored in Draw with Arsenal
On January 3, 2018, Eden Hazard scored in a 2-2 draw with rivals Arsenal.
August 2018: Hazard scores penalty against Newcastle United
On August 26, 2018, Hazard scored on his first start of the 2018–19 season, converting a penalty in a 2–1 win against Newcastle United.
2018: Silver Ball Award
At the end of the 2018 World Cup, Eden Hazard was awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament. He also had the most man of the match awards.
2018: San Diego 1904 FC to Begin Play
In 2018, San Diego 1904 FC was set to begin playing.
2018: Scored Winning Goal in FA Cup Final
In the 2018 FA Cup final on May 19, Eden Hazard scored the winning goal in the 22nd minute as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0.
May 2019: Hazard wins Europa League with Chelsea
In May 2019, specifically on the 9th, Hazard scored the decisive penalty in a shootout against Eintracht Frankfurt, sending Chelsea to the Europa League final. On May 29, Chelsea won the 2018–19 Europa League, with Hazard scoring twice.
June 2019: Hazard signs for Real Madrid
On June 7, 2019, Real Madrid announced the signing of Hazard for the 2019–20 season. He signed a contract until June 30, 2024.
September 2019: Hazard makes debut for Real Madrid
On September 14, 2019, Hazard made his debut for Real Madrid in a 3–2 victory over Levante.
2019: New Face of FIFA
In 2019, Eden Hazard became the new face of the FIFA video game franchise, appearing as the cover star of FIFA 20.
2019: Won Europa League and Joined Real Madrid
In 2019, Eden Hazard won the Europa League again with Chelsea and then joined Real Madrid in a high-profile transfer.
October 2020: Hazard scores first goal for Real Madrid in over a year
On October 31, 2020, Hazard scored his first club goal in over a year in Madrid's 4–1 win over Huesca.
January 2021: Hazard scores against Alavés
On January 23, 2021, Hazard scored in a 4–1 away win at Alavés.
May 2021: Hazard apologises for laughing after Champions League defeat
On May 5, 2021, Hazard apologised for laughing with former teammates after Real Madrid's defeat to Chelsea. Four days later, in May 2021, he scored against Sevilla.
January 2022: Hazard scores Copa del Rey winner against Elche
On January 20, 2022, Hazard scored his first goal of the season, a 115th-minute winner against Elche in the Copa del Rey.
September 2022: Hazard scores 200th career goal
On September 6, 2022, Hazard scored his 200th career goal in a Champions League game against Celtic.
December 2022: Retirement from National Team
In December 2022, following Belgium's exit at the 2022 World Cup, Eden Hazard announced his retirement from the national team at the age of 31.
2022: 2022 World Cup Qualification
In 2022, Eden Hazard participated in Belgium's 2022 World Cup qualification campaign, contributing with assists and goals.
2022: End of Captaincy of Belgium National Team
In 2022, Eden Hazard was no longer the captain of the Belgium national team.
June 2023: Departed Real Madrid
In June 2023, Eden Hazard departed Real Madrid after a period marked by injuries and inconsistent performances.
October 2023: Hazard announces retirement from professional football
On October 10, 2023, Hazard announced his retirement from professional football at age 32.
March 2024: Lille OSC Renames Training Pitch After Hazard
On March 10, 2024, Lille OSC renamed its Domaine de Luchin training centre main pitch after Eden Hazard, inaugurating the "Terrain Eden Hazard".
June 2024: End date of Real Madrid contract.
June 30, 2024, was the end date of the contract that Hazard signed with Real Madrid on June 7, 2019.
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