Eden Hazard Quotes..
Eden Michael Walter Hazard (born 7 January 1991) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a winger or attacking midfielder. He is considered to be one of the best players of his generation,and one of the Premier League’s greatest ever players.
Eden Hazard announces his retirement from football
On 10 October 2023, after three months since his departure from Madrid, Hazard announced his decision to retire from professional football at age 32, ending his career after 16 years.
Eden Hazard Quotes
Football is not just a game, it’s a passion that drives me every single day.
I never let failure define me. It only pushes me to work harder and prove myself even more.
I believe in the power of unity. Together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone.
Greatness is not a destination, it’s a continuous journey of improvement and self-discovery.
You have to be ready for all the games and be at 100 per cent if you want to win in this League.
I always liked No. 10 because I loved Zidane. He was my role model. I always wanted to play like him.
I don’t play for the personal accolades, I play for the love of the game and the joy it brings to the fans.
I’m not saying I like to be kicked, but it’s good for me to feel I am in the game. Definitely. A motivation.
Never stop dreaming, for dreams have the power to turn into reality when fueled by persistence and hard work.
Why change? If you’re happy, and things are going really well at one place, there is no need to change.
It never became an obsession for me to score at all costs. I’ve always said that I’m not a big scorer, I’m a worker.
I’m somebody who can laugh even at myself. That happens now and again, when I’ve made a mess of really simple things.
To be successful, you have to constantly push yourself out of your comfort zone and challenge your own limits.
Football is good, but family, close friends, my brothers – I have family everywhere – is the most important thing.
I believe in the power of hard work and dedication. Dreams don’t come true without putting in the necessary effort.
True greatness is not achieved by individual brilliance, but by the ability to uplift and inspire those around you.
In life, as in football, you have to take risks and embrace challenges. Only then can you truly grow and achieve greatness.
A true champion is not defined by the number of trophies, but by the impact they have on the people around them.
Football is more than just a game; it is a reflection of life and its challenges. It teaches you resilience, teamwork, and determination.
The beauty of football lies in its unpredictability. That’s what keeps fans on the edge of their seats and players constantly striving for improvement.
If I ever leave, it’ll be after winning a championship. You need to go out on a high so that people remember you for the right reasons.
We are professionals. We know when we’re playing badly, so if you have a poor game, you work in training to put things right so form comes back.
I played without fear. I’ve done that since I first kicked a ball in my back garden as a five-year-old, whether it’s been my first game, my 100th game, or my 500th game.
That’s my mentality. Just because somebody has fouled me, there is no reason for me to be nasty to him. I try to respect football as much as possible, and when someone is injured, you put the ball out.
The more you play against teams and defenders, the more you get to know them. You know if they are more nervous; you know, on the pitch, people are different. I try to adapt to their character.
I have always been small, so defenders have always been taller and tougher than me. So that’s difficult for me; they foul me sometimes, but there you are – that’s what the rules of the game are for.
If you told me to choose between family and football, then it is no choice. I take family, of course, like everyone. But I prefer to keep it private, and that’s it. I just focus on the football.
When the game is finished, it’s completely finished. I’m with my kids. Sometimes people say to me, ‘Oh, did you see the game?’ and I say, ‘No, I didn’t see the game’. I watch if my friends are playing or my brothers. But not always.
I like it when I am in the middle; I am closer to the ball. The manager wants me to pass, to make assists, create chances, and I do more because I think the position is more central, and I don’t ask all the time for the ball at my feet.
When I was small, I was the same as everyone else. I used to play in a small council estate nearby. But it’s really my family who taught me. I started watching my dad play from the age of two. I wanted to be like him.
I love cooking. There is nothing I like better than going home and cooking my family a nice meal. Anything with pasta! Pasta with butter! I have a good repertoire, and I can do quite a few different dishes. Sometimes they work out and sometimes not.
I have always thought if there is a game, and there have been a lot of fouls on me, then I have been playing well for the team, so that means we’re having a good match. You can win a free-kick when there’s a foul, and that’s a chance to score a goal.
