Eden Hazard vs Lionel Messi
Eden Hazard vs Lionel Messi: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Eden Hazard and Lionel Messi?
Hazard's rivalry with Messi has been highlighted during their respective tenures in Europe, often compared for their dribbling and playmaking abilities.
Eden Hazard
Key numbers
- Total Club Appearances459
- Total Goals126
- International CapsOver 126
- International Goals33
Top honours
- Ligue 1 Champion2010-11 with Lille
- FA Cup Winner2018 with Chelsea
- Premier League Champion2014-15, 2016-17 with Chelsea
- UEFA Europa League Winner2013, 2019 with Chelsea
- Silver Ball2018 FIFA World Cup
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Lionel Messi
Visit Lionel Messi hubKey numbers
- Total senior career goalsOver 910
- Total assistsOver 410
- Total goal contributionsOver 1,320
- Total club appearancesOver 650
- Total international caps198
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or8 times
- European Golden Shoe6 times
- FIFA World Cup2022
- Copa América2021, 2024
- Most goals in a calendar year91 goals