🇧🇪 Eden Hazard

[Atholy 1,293]

A question for you Belgians here like Nic!, Hamilton and co. -- what is Hazard's personality like?

I would say he can be seen as a rather shy guy actually. You never see him in public occasions or interviews acting like he owns the place.

Of course he knows he can play soccer. You must imagine how you would be when from the age of 4 you could decide almost every single game on your own (even in Ligue 1 this could happen). So of course he's confident about his football capabilities... IMO something every great sportsman has to have: confidence!

Unfortunately sometimes he also tends to wear the Gucci & Armani... (like almost all socces stars at the moment). And I must say I was very dissapointed when he showed up with a mohawk some months ago... Let's call it a youthful sin . But living in these conditions every day (being hyped etc.) I guess these things comes easier. On the other hand I don't think he drove in a Ferrari or Lamborghini. I think he even just had a Peugeot 206 at Lille . Also I remember when he just came to play in the first team at Lille... He had to wear training suits after the game... instead of a costume like all the 'regular first team' players were wearing... But he didn't made much of it. You know he's belgian... we are a humble nation !

So you have so pro's and con's about his character. But he really ain't nothing like the Arrogant prick he was called until just minutes before his announcement to join us (hmmmm that suddenly stopped... I wonder why )! He's a normal Belgian boy that is really talented and has it all to become one of football legends in the near future.

The thing I like the most about him and that also tells a lot about his character on the pitch:

Hazard has 160 offical appearances so far in which he only took 16 yellow cards!! Knowing he's been Europe's most fauled on player... this tells a lot about his mentality and composure on the pitch! Nothing like 90 minutes of complaining every time you get of push or something doesn't go well like CR7... but keeping his cool and continuing his own game and let the opposition take the cards... reminds you of someone? That's right... Lionel Messi !!

[Nic! 301]

Kompany also admitted that if Hazard would've come ask for advice (which he didn't) he wouldn't recommand Manchester City per se. He would've been totaly honest in his advice he said.

I'm all pro-Chelsea but what a boss Vincent Kompany is, off and on the pitch.

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Clearly a come and get me plea from Kompany

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

I would say he can be seen as a rather shy guy actually. You never see him in public occasions or interviews acting like he owns the place.

Of course he knows he can play soccer. You must imagine how you would be when from the age of 4 you could decide almost every single game on your own (even in Ligue 1 this could happen). So of course he's confident about his football capabilities... IMO something every great sportsman has to have: confidence!

Unfortunately sometimes he also tends to wear the Gucci & Armani... (like almost all socces stars at the moment). And I must say I was very dissapointed when he showed up with a mohawk some months ago... Let's call it a youthful sin . But living in these conditions every day (being hyped etc.) I guess these things comes easier. On the other hand I don't think he drove in a Ferrari or Lamborghini. I think he even just had a Peugeot 206 at Lille . Also I remember when he just came to play in the first team at Lille... He had to wear training suits after the game... instead of a costume like all the 'regular first team' players were wearing... But he didn't made much of it. You know he's belgian... we are a humble nation !

So you have so pro's and con's about his character. But he really ain't nothing like the Arrogant prick he was called until just minutes before his announcement to join us (hmmmm that suddenly stopped... I wonder why )! He's a normal Belgian boy that is really talented and has it all to become one of football legends in the near future.

The thing I like the most about him and that also tells a lot about his character on the pitch:

Hazard has 160 offical appearances so far in which he only took 16 yellow cards!! Knowing he's been Europe's most fauled on player... this tells a lot about his mentality and composure on the pitch! Nothing like 90 minutes of complaining every time you get of push or something doesn't go well like CR7... but keeping his cool and continuing his own game and let the opposition take the cards... reminds you of someone? That's right... Lionel Messi !!

Agree with all of it but the mohawk thing was because he lost a bet with his teammate De Melo (he lost in a volleying competition) and the loser had to get a mohawk.

[capriccioso 2,545]

There's plenty of me to go around ladies...

Quite a role reversal.

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Quite a role reversal.

We went through this in our PM's. You're my biatch Cap.

[chealsist 23]

I think about new season..Torres Hazard and Hulk will be shine for Chelsea..especially Torres..we still need old Torres

[xnaed 17]

Looks technically gifted and he is fast too ! Hope he lives upto the expectations :blue scalf:

[Melanicus 5,208]

Unfortunately sometimes he also tends to wear the Gucci & Armani... (like almost all socces stars at the moment). And I must say I was very dissapointed when he showed up with a mohawk some months ago... Let's call it a youthful sin . But living in these conditions every day (being hyped etc.) I guess these things comes easier. On the other hand I don't think he drove in a Ferrari or Lamborghini. I think he even just had a Peugeot 206 at Lille . Also I remember when he just came to play in the first team at Lille... He had to wear training suits after the game... instead of a costume like all the 'regular first team' players were wearing... But he didn't made much of it. You know he's belgian... we are a humble nation !

Very nice!

But what's wrong with Gucci & Armani? I wear this myself.

[Jase 43,479]

A tad annoyed that we have to wait till after the England v Belgium game for this to be officially confirmed. Anything could happen between now and then!

[xnaed 17]

Would love to see Torres connect to a Hazard rabona into goal !

[Sheva. 5,373]

A tad annoyed that we have to wait till after the England v Belgium game for this to be officially confirmed. Anything could happen between now and then!

Like what? stop being so pessimistic

[Jase 43,479]

Like what? stop being so pessimistic

Sorry but just can't help to feel paranoid about this right now.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Very nice!

But what's wrong with Gucci & Armani? I wear this myself.

Nothing wrong to be honest, just a bit cliche and less subtle.

Personally prefer brands like Dior Homme, Ann Demeulemeester, etc.

BTW, Belgium is becoming the capital of high-end fashion, so many great designers poping up.

Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester, Kris Van Assche, Maison Martin Margiela and so on.....

Gotta love this country. Wish the footballers they produce are great artists on the pitch as well.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Sorry but just can't help to feel paranoid about this right now.

Almost every reliable media outlet are reporting us signing him - even before he made the "Champions of Europe" tweet.

And on SSN they said the club gave him permission to reveal his decision on twitter, so obviously it's close to a done deal and only a matter of time before it's made official.

[Jase 43,479]

Almost every reliable media outlet are reporting us signing him - even before he made the "Champions of Europe" tweet.

And on SSN they said the club gave him permission to reveal his decision on twitter, so obviously it's close to a done deal and only a matter of time before it's made official.

It kinda just feel too good to be true at this point. Hence, the paranoia.

[Jase 43,479]

Opta ‏@OptaJean

15 - Lionel Messi & Eden Hazard were the only players with at least 15 goals & 15 assists in the top 5 European leagues last season. Talent.

[Term-X 7,891]

Looking forward to the England V Belgium friendly, still can't believe Hazard is coming to Chelsea. A real statement of intent from Roman, herald the new era

Feeling sorry for Marin. Seem to have been completely forgotten with all the talks of Hazard, Mata, Hulk and Torres as the front 4 next season.

FFS, not this again.. Marin was signed as a 'squad player'.

[Sheva. 5,373]

It kinda just feel too good to be true at this point. Hence, the paranoia.

Yeah i can understand that.

Still surprised he picked Chelsea, 'cos i thought the chance of playing behind Rooney, and being coached by SAF would surely appeal to him.

Glad to be wrong though

[Jase 43,479]

FFS, not this again.. Marin was signed as a 'squad player'.

Just because of the amount he was bought for? Not necessarily...