Eden Hazard has been described as the Michael Jordan of football as Belgium boss Roberto Martinez tipped the Real Madrid star to win the Ballon d'Or.
Hazard – regarded as one of the best players in the world – swapped Premier League outfit Chelsea for La Liga powerhouse Madrid in a blockbuster transfer prior to the start of the season.
The Belgium international has showed flashes of his brilliance, earning praise for his performances prior to suffering a small ankle fracture.
Asked about Hazard, Martinez likened the Red Devils captain to Chicago Bulls great and NBA Hall of Famer Jordan.
"I see Hazard winning the Ballon d'Or," Martinez told Cadena Ser program El Larguero. "He has the role of being a Ballon d'Or winner.
"What he has done is the level of the Ballon d'Or and he is always eligible for the prize.
"He has done it at Chelsea, in France. It is difficult for a foreigner to be at the reference of a project that works to win the league.
"He is a last-pass player, a Michael Jordan. Hazard is the Michael Jordan of football."
Hazard – who has scored once this season – will miss El Clasico against Barcelona on December 18 due to a small fracture in his ankle.
The Madrid forward was forced off in the 2-2 Champions League draw with Paris Saint-Germain last month.
"It's more the process of the injury," Martinez said on Thursday. "In the game against PSG, he had a setback and now we've discovered that he will spend a bit more time out than expected.
"There's nothing to worry about. You want a player like Eden to be 100 per cent, and now he'd established himself in the team and he was playing well.
"He's in very good physical condition and he'll be back very soon. You don't want to lose players of his level, but a team always has to deal with injuries, suspensions...Real Madrid are well prepared for this."
Hazard has made 13 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions this season, scoring one goal and contributing one assist in the process.
fataceops
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Hazard guud
vewbilnrsy
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come barca
FFS
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keep dreaming martinez
lewabdklu
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good luck
pebciptz
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been destroying your team
so how many ucls then
hbomb
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hazard is the most overrated player ever
been destroying your team
pebciptz
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hazard is the most overrated player ever
like Barcelona is the most overrated team for more than 5 years now
RetroTee101
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Hazard will never win ballon d'or in his lifetime mark my words
Jealous because Hazard moved to Real Madrid
Madbceikrs
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😐
fupbknors
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Hazard is not selfish and hungry enough to win the Balon D'or. Martinez was pushing him to go to Real ,now the guy is not himself anymore. I believe in him though.
aNurag12345
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Hazard only plays football with right winger,right center back of opponent team and he doesn't take care about othera.
kopcdiu
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then you must have sight related issues....
Dundinho
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Joke? It's the sad truth
Honestly if you where to choose who to have in your team you would go for mane.
Savvy07
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hazard is the most overrated player ever
so? its all about goals now?? you really do not know football
yakeopyz
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don't even in top 5 .
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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what a joke [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Joke? It's the sad truth
fudbcios
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hahahahh.... ok.. let's see which will win
ok
JamesJammab
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Føx
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it can happen wait first cr7 and messi 10 give up
Ronaldinho_for_Life⚽
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Ballon dor is mostly for real Madrid and Barcelona players..that's why he moved to Madrid. .same as pogba too. .want to go [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Because Barca & RM have best players & this club win trophies also.So chance increse for sure..
Farhan132
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I see "Hazard winning Weight D'or"
DesireGerold
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Ballon dor is mostly for real Madrid and Barcelona players..that's why he moved to Madrid. .same as pogba too. .want to go [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Keuenprs
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maybe in his dream
Turner22
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He is now 28, it is impossible.
All he needs is one great season with Madrid and or Belgium. Look at what modric did. That’s all I’m saying, he certainly can
LeokingCr7
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And I see that only when MESSI or CR7 retires
Amg23456
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yes surely he will
hbomb
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you don't know football
last season was hazards first season ever with more then 20 goals .....dont act
nbas
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And very soon Tottenham will win floop d'or
hahahahh.... ok.. let's see which will win
UyiGentle
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Only of Real hospital is locked
kipbekr
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Sure he is an excellent player I saw it against PSG second leg
zaodlnpuy
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Dutblmtyz
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If Liverpool win the league "don't cheat Sadio Mane is ballon d'or winner"
Beejayking
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Hazard will never win ballon d'or in his lifetime mark my words
Your not A God
Heulen
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Hazard will never win ballon d'or in his lifetime mark my words
pukdeiouz
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Hazard is talented but not hardworking
Athuljr
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we dont see
Deepakjaswal
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This season bad for hazard
HtainGyi
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🤔 what about the last 3 winners all above the age of 28 😂
You don't get my point across. Because he is not Messi and Ronaldo. Now Mbppe and Neymar is far better than him.
Yadcelmops
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hazard is the most overrated player ever
at all...he doesn't know football
mgbare
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Hazard has what it takes, and has recently acquired the backing off Real Madrid which is always a great advantage.. if the words of some former chelsea teammate are to be considered.. that he has great talkent but doesn't enjoy putting on the extra hard work required this balon may remain a pipe dream, esp if real is to get the services is Mpabe soon. but who knows he might end up with one consolation award like Modric, which comes more by the behind the scenes muscles.. the competition is getting stiff by the day. you have the old guards .. Lew, Immo, Cr, M10 to contend with.. then Ney, Uba, Mo, Griz, sterlin, same age guys to look at.. the of coz the young and busting on the scene guys Mbape, Felix, haar, sancho, Tammy to contend with and even more dangerous.. he has jus to put on the extra hard work or he will have Perez put more of his influence in again.
adililyas
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this post doesn't make sense..
Danielles
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hazard is the most overrated player ever
you don't know football
HasanRKamrul
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Michael jordan is so funny man 😂😂 Mr. Michael did you know what you saying 😂😂
Dharsenrao
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That’s literally impossible
Youngrichparadise
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For sure
realmuller121
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when????
Geofrey88
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i wake up and i see this joke...it made my day better .thanks...
Kizdkmn
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one goal one assist..... haaaaa
hbomb
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hazard is the most overrated player ever
Suubcmrt
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Nah Martinez,not gonna happen,Hazard is good but this season is bad for him in terms of stats already,next year he's 29/30,Messi will always be in the mix,Mane,Salah,Neymar or Mbappe will always be in the mix and they producing more