Hazard was astonished by Yamal.

Eden Hazard praised Ousmane Dembele but said that Lamine Yamal was the name that truly stunned the football world.

Eden Hazard praises Lamine Yamal.

In an interview with So Foot, the former Belgian star expressed his admiration for Dembele and Lamine Yamal. Hazard did not hesitate to praise Dembele, saying that the younger player deserved the Ballon d'Or award.

"I'm very happy for Dembele, he deserves the Ballon d'Or," Hazard shared. However, Hazard's attention seemed to be focused on Yamal. The former Chelsea star couldn't hide his astonishment at Yamal's performance.

"What Yamal is doing at his age is truly incredible," Hazard emphasized. He argued that, with the exception of Lionel Messi, few players have achieved such impressive accomplishments before turning 18.

According to Hazard, effectiveness and consistency in play usually only come when a player accumulates experience over time. However, regarding Yamal, Hazard commented: "Yamal gives the impression that he is a 26 or 27-year-old player with 500 career games, and he does everything perfectly."

Yamal finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or race, but Hazard believes that if he continues to play as he is now, the young Barca talent will sooner or later win the award. "It's only a matter of time (Yamal winning the Ballon d'Or). Yamal is a talent that only appears once every 30, 40, or 50 years," he asserted.

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