Biography
Who is Eden Hazard?
Early life and family background
Eden Michael Walter Lucien Hazard was born on January 7, 1991, in La Louvière, Belgium. He spent his childhood years in Braine-le-Comte. Both of his parents, Carine and Thierry, were former football players. His father served as a defensive midfielder in the Belgian Second Division, and his mother played as a striker in the Belgian Women's First Division before retiring when she was pregnant with Eden.
The family environment prioritized sports, and Eden grew up as the oldest of four brothers. His siblings Thorgan, Kylian, and Ethan all pursued careers in football. The family residence was situated extremely close to a training facility, allowing the brothers to practice their skills frequently. During his youth, Eden often watched French midfielder Zinedine Zidane to learn from his technique.
Rise through professional football
Eden began his path in organized sports at the age of four with the local club Royal Stade Brainois. He later moved to AFC Tubize, where scouts from the French club Lille observed his performance during a tournament. This led to an offer for a youth contract, and his parents chose to let him join the academy in France to access better training structures than were available in Belgium at the time.
He joined Lille in 2005 and signed his first professional contract in 2007. By the 2008-09 season, he joined the senior team permanently under manager Rudi Garcia. He quickly gained attention as the youngest goalscorer in the history of the club. His performance helped the team finish fifth in the league, which secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League.
International career and club achievements
Eden Hazard moved to the English club Chelsea in 2012. During his time in London, he secured several major trophies, including the Premier League title and the UEFA Europa League. He received the PFA Players' Player of the Year award following his contributions to Chelsea's success in the 2014-15 season. He also participated in the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11.
His international career with the Belgium national team spanned from his debut in 2008 until his retirement following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He earned 126 caps for his country and served as captain during several major tournaments. He led the squad to a third-place finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he received the Silver Ball award as the tournament's second-best player. He remained with the national team through a period where Belgium achieved the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings.
Transfer to Spain and retirement
In the summer of 2019, Eden joined Real Madrid in a high-profile transfer. Although he was part of the squad that lifted the UEFA Champions League title, his time in Spain was marked by recurring injuries and limited appearances. He departed the club in June 2023. Four months later, he officially announced his retirement from professional football.
Birthday and age
Eden Hazard was born on January 7, 1991, which makes Eden 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Eden shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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