A lot can be said about Eden Hazard this season and whether you support Chelsea or not, his talent is undeniable. The Belgian winger has drawn praise from some big names and he has collected the PFA Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Year and the FWA Player of the Year. Despite all these awards, one question remains: How does Hazard compare to the world's best players?
There is no denying the ability of Chelsea's number 10 and this season has seen him reach new levels with not only individual awards but also helping Chelsea win the Capital One Cup and the Premier League. It is too early to be putting the 24-year old in the same category as the famous top two, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Below that, there remains a group of players that Eden Hazard probably falls into. The likes of Gareth Bale, Neymar, Luis Suárez and Arjen Robben are among the world's very best players and Chelsea's talisman may have found his way into that group after stealing the show in England this season.
Hazard was arguably Chelsea's best player in a season where they stormed to the title, the Belgian providing 14 goals and nine assists along the way. His production has not reached the level of Neymar, Robben, Suarez, etc., and is quite a way off but his impact on the team is very much equal, if not more.
More goals will come in due time but anyone who has watched Hazard this season will know how important he has become for Chelsea. His ability to terrorize defences and ease by players is incredible but more importantly, he seems to play a crucial part in every Chelsea goal, even if it's not directly. The winger has a very bright future ahead of him and is now beginning to be widely considered among the world's best by fans and pundits all over the world.