The Belgian play-maker was named ahead of Chelsea FC team-mate Diego Costa, Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho, Manchester United’s David de Gea and Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
Last season’s PFA Young Player of the Year goes one better this time around, and is recognised by his peers towards the end of a year where he has added incredible consistency to his unquestioned talent.
Thirteen league goals and eight assists tell only half the story – Hazard has completed significantly more dribbles and attracted more fouls than any other player in the league, while drawing praise for his sporting behaviour and cool temperament in the face of aggressive defending.
His manager Jose Mourinho, team-mates, pundits and former stars have all expressed their admiration for the Chelsea number 10, who can now count opponents throughout the league among his fans.
Hazard becomes the second Chelsea player to win the award, following John Terry’s success when we lifted our first Premier League title 10 years ago. All at the club congratulate him on the success.
