“Only Messi and Ronaldo were better than Eden Hazard”

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

“Only Messi and Ronaldo were better than Eden Hazard”

A former teammate of Eden Hazard believes the Belgian gem flirted with excellence when he was at the top of his game.

Vincent Kompany, Burnley manager, spoke very highly of his former Belgian teammate, Eden Hazard.

“Hazard, one of the greatest magicians in football”

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid striker announced his retirement last week. Since then, tributes to him have been pouring in and the latest to have spoken about him and therefore his former captain with the Red Devils.

Kompany said: “For me, at a certain point, and he knows it, he was a player who was just below Ronaldo and Messi in terms of level. He had a great career, including with his selection.”

Hazard could have been rewarded for all his efforts in 2018. With his national team, he was very close to winning the world champion title. And he also finished 8e in the Ballon d’Or rankings.

“We didn’t expect to have players of this level, but we got one of the greatest magicians in the game,” added an always admiring Kompany.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.