Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame | OneFootball

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has officially been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame after seven trophy-laden years with the club.

The former Belgium international is the 26th player to receive the honour, joining an exclusive list of footballers who have graced the Premier League.

Hazard is also the latest Chelsea player to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame after Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Petr Cech and Ashley Cole.

He joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and wasted no time establishing himself in the Premier League with his nimble footwork and habit of producing moments of pure magic.

Hazard made 245 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, bagging 85 goals and 57 assists en route to two league titles in 2014/15 and 2016/17.

His flair, confidence and creativity made him a nuisance to Premier League defenders and one of the most entertaining players ever to grace English football.

The Belgian forward was named Premier League Player of the Season in 2014/15 and was also voted the Blues’ Player of the Season four times during his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

Hazard was nominated for the Hall of Fame alongside Cesc Fabregas two months ago.

“It means a lot to join the Premier League Hall of Fame,” Hazard said. “I’m very proud to join this group of players, and I think we could make a good squad.

“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.”

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who celebrated his third league title with the Belgian in 2014/15, praised his impact.

“Eden, many congratulations on joining the Premier League Hall of Fame,” Mourinho said.

“Everybody knows that you belong there. You are one of the most amazing players that I have ever worked with, and of course, you have to be there.

“You are in the Hall of Fame, so now you stay in our memories – and by the way, thank you so much for helping to win my last Premier League title.”