Players must be selfish in order to win the Ballon d'Or, according to Eden Hazard, who does not believe he fits the mould.
Chelsea star Eden Hazard does not believe he is selfish enough to win the Ballon d'Or.
The Belgium international has made the Ballon d'Or shortlist in three of the past four years but, despite winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2014-15, he has never finished higher than eighth in the voting.
And Hazard, who scored 12 goals and laid on four assists in the Premier League this season, believes his personality and style of play would not allow him to take world football's top prize or even a Golden Boot.
"He always told me that," Hazard told BBC Sport of his father's belief that he is too selfless. "Maybe it's true.
"I think, in football now, if you want to win something like the Ballon d'Or or [to be the] top-scorer, you need to be selfish. But I'm not like this, not at all. I'm just who I am."
Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid to join 2017 Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
dorivaldofragoso
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Not to be rude mister Hazard , it’s not being selfish, it’s just that u not good enough, you’re not consistent... look at Leo Messi , he’s not selfish yet 5 Golden Balls.. look at Salah , 43 goals & 11 or 10 assists, that’s called consistency ... which is something that you don’t show..
OtisJarwleh
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You don't have to be selfish to win the Ballon d'or or the golden boot. You need to be consistent, hard working and above all hungry for goals. Let's use MO Salah as a case study. He was consistent, hard working,selfless and hungry for goals that was why he won the golden boot. It wasn't because of his selfishness. He was also determined. Lionel Messi isn't a selfish player either. He is a persistent, consistent, selfless and hard working player. He's always determined and hungry for goals. So Mr. Eden Hazard if you ever dreamed of winning the Balloon d'or you need to raise your game from being a one season player to a hard working, determine, and consistent player. Moreover you need to be hungry for goals. If MO Salah can win golden boot why not you. You need to believe in yourself. Being a selfish player wouldn't land you the Balloon d'or.
nobs46
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we know that but ..you are far away from that .......enjoy the moment in chelsea
Rakshi
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I think he is not capable enough. He is not consistent as ronaldo or messi. One year he is good and then next year he is anot good enough.
cityzenOg
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Sounds a bit salty from Eden tbh. How bout work harder to get nominated oe switch clubs. Simple.