Eden Hazard has added to his illustrious awards collection as he was today named Player of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association (FWA).
Hazard, who was two weeks ago named as the PFA Player of the Year after succesfully helping to guide Chelsea to a third title under Jose Mourinho, was named as the winner of the FWA award today, with Harry Kane in second.
The Belgian, who has contributed with 19 goals in all competitions this season, led the poll of over 300 journalists, making up 53% of the vote.
Andy Dunn, FWA Chairman, said: “The list of truly world class players on the Football Writers’ Association roll of honour is a long one and Eden Hazard is a worthy addition.
A creator, a goalscorer and the hardest of workers, Hazard has been a constant source of threat for the Barclays Premier League champions.
Dunn went on to say: “But it is not just his trickery, his pace, his artistry and his marksmanship that make Hazard such an invaluable component of Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea squad, it is his durability.
“Hazard has started all 36 Premier League matches and, considering the particularly close attention he receives from opponents, that is a feat in itself.”
Hazard will be invited to a gala dinner on May 21, to celebrate the award.