Eden Hazard's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Eden Hazard.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

2010: Ligue 1 Player of the Year

In 2010, Eden Hazard was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year, becoming the youngest player to ever win the award at the time.

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.

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.

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: Won Football League Cup and Premier League

In 2014, Eden Hazard aided Chelsea in winning the Football League Cup and the Premier League.

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.

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.

September 2018: Hazard wins Premier League Player of the Month

In September 2018, Hazard's five league goals, including goals against Bournemouth, Cardiff and Liverpool, led to him winning the Premier League Player of the Month award.

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: World Cup Third Place and Silver Ball

In 2018, Eden Hazard captained Belgium to a third-place finish at the World Cup and received the Silver Ball as the tournament's second-best player.

2018: Hazard Included in FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11

In 2018, Eden Hazard was included in the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11 for his exceptional performances.

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.

April 2019: Hazard scores Premier League Goal of the Month

On April 8, 2019, Hazard scored a solo goal against West Ham United which was voted as Premier League Goal of the Month for April.

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.