Currently the world of football is dominated in every sense by the two modern gods Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as these two have won 7 Ballon D’ors combined and no player currently in their age group has every come close to their record. But the question is will the world every see football greats like these two? Well currently we are witnessing some dazzling young guns who are going to be the starts of future with the likes of Eden Hazard, Neymar, Gareth Bale, Mario Gotze, Oscar, Isco, Koke and many more. It is really very difficult to pick the best player among these lads. So let us now take the two footballers who are in top notch form and compare them to land on a conclusion of who is better footballer now and has chances of reaching Ronaldo Messi standards and those two chaps are Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Barcelona’s Neymar Jr.

Analysis

Both Hazard and Neymar are left sided wingers but have different roles to play. Neymar is more of a forward playing winger whereas Eden plays in a deeper position as a midfielder winger.

In Barcelona Neymar has the luxury of playing with Messi and Suarez where he has very little industrious job to do. Barca play in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 diamond formation. Neymar’s playing position changes according to the change in formation in 4-3-3 Neymar plays as a left winger with Messi in the middle and Suarez on the right here Messi and Suarez constantly interchange their position as neither of them is a complete number 9 forward. Hence this formation is very beneficial for Neymar as he gets ample of chances which are created by Messi and Suarez to score goals. And on top of all this Neymar also has the luxury of playing with Iniesta and Rakatic. In 4-4-2 diamond formation Neymar and Suarez are the pivot forwards with Leo as a playmaker.

So with this we can conclude that Neymar’s job is majorly to net goals and also to get involved in the build-up play. This season Neymar has racked up 18 goals in Champions League and La Liga combined and made 4 assists.

Eden Hazard is the master of midfield and jack of attack. Chelsea play pressing game where every player needs to be hardworking and should also have brilliant vision. Chelsea generally play in 4-2-3-1 formation where Hazard plays on the left wing in wider positions on paper, but in reality he is all over the pitch covering each and every blade of grass for entire 90 minutes. Hazard is the link between midfield, defense and attack, he provides luxury to his forwards and other teammates by creating chances, distracting the opponent by dribbling and he is also deadly at creating chances inside the box by his classic moves. In Chelsea squad Hazard and Fabregas are most important players in the midfield as the constantly create chances for others. Hazard’s presence is also noticeable in the defense when needed. When needed Hazard also gets into goal scoring positions but most of the times he prefers to craft chances for other and is a very selfless player.

This season in Premier League and Champions League Hazard has netted 10 goals and made 4 assists which is quiet and impressive figure if you take his role into consideration.

Every coin has two sides likewise both these lads have some weaknesses. Hazard’s weakness is his short height due to which he weak in air and also Hazard is not a very good crosser. Last season Hazard was tipped by Mourinho to work on his defensive abilities but his defensive attributes are improving.

Neymar’s weaknesses are his thin physic due to which he easily gets outmuscled and he lack to attribute to contribute in defense but this is understandable for his role and position.

Final Verdict

It is very difficult to pick the better footballer out of these two as both play in different positions. Hazard is a midfielder and occasionally plays as a forward whereas Neymar is a proper forward, Hazard is an industrious player while Neymar is an explosive winger. By taking all these aspects into the account we can conclude that currently Hazard is a better footballer and also a more mature one. Both Hazard and Neymar have the potential to become modern greats and also the capability to do great thing for their respective teams.

http://www.soccersouls.com/2015/02/03/industrious-hazard-chelsea-vs-explosive-neymar-barcelona-who-is-a-better-winger/?

Hazard is good, but is overhyped by the english media and chelsea fans.Neymar should not be compared to hazard.Neymar shits on hazard anyday.

Hazard better than neymar? Ua toking poo... Do u knw dat 70% of hazard's goal came frm d penalty spot....u shud be comparing penazard nd penaldo

Krasid:
Hazard is good, but is overhyped by the english media and chelsea fans.Neymar should not be compared to hazard.Neymar shits on hazard anyday.

lol...even a madrid fan is saying Neymar.
Visca Barca
Hala La Liga

ClintonNzedimma:

lol...even a madrid fan is saying Neymar.
Visca Barca
Hala La Liga

Doesn't change the fact that Bale>Neymar>Hazard though

Krasid:
Doesn't change the fact that Bale>Neymar>Hazard though

the end of the season will tell.

Where is james Rio, Pogba, Kroos , Reus, etc... And what d f.uck is OSCAR doinq... Dia...? What d Bleep... Told u dat OSCAR realy possess dat quality...? Anyway judqinq from ur post am 99% sure dat u are cfc fan... Dat z why u are sidinq dat hopeless hazard who does'nt play anytinq but jux Manqala-Like(city defender) style of playinq... Talkinq about ballon d'Or Hazard will not even edqe closer dia... The Two Top Contenders are JAMES D'RIO & NEYMAR DOS SANTOS! Nothinq more... Cominq from die-hard BAYERN FAN! (HIT "LIKE" BUTTON IF U AGREE WITH ME!) GOD BLESS LIGUE "1", GOD BLESS EPL, GOD BLESS LA LIGA, GOD BLESS BUNDESLIGA AND OTHER TOP TEAMS ...!

Hazard is definitely a better player. He should be compared with Christiano Ronaldo not Neymar. In the near future, I see Neymar regularly queuing behind hazard at the Balon d' or. I see him coming second after Hazard has consistently won the FIFA World Best Player. Mark my words.

Rounakid:
Where is james Rio, Pogba, Kroos , Reus, etc... And what d f.uck is OSCAR doinq... Dia...? What d Bleep... Told u dat OSCAR realy possess dat quality...? Anyway judqinq from ur post am 99% sure dat u are cfc fan... Dat z why u are sidinq dat hopeless hazard who does'nt play anytinq but jux Manqala-Like(city defender) style of playinq... Talkinq about ballon d'Or Hazard will not even edqe closer dia... The Two Top Contenders are JAMES D'RIO & NEYMAR DOS SANTOS! Nothinq more... Cominq from die-hard BAYERN FAN! (HIT "LIKE" BUTTON IF U AGREE WITH ME!) GOD BLESS LIGUE "1", GOD BLESS EPL, GOD BLESS LA LIGA, GOD BLESS BUNDESLIGA AND OTHER TOP TEAMS ...!

True.I wonder why james is not being considered.

Meldrick:
Hazard is definitely a better player. He should be compared with Christiano Ronaldo not Neymar. In the near future, I see Neymar regularly queuing behind hazard at the Balon d' or. I see him coming second after Hazard has consistently won the FIFA World Best Player. Mark my words.

keep dreaming

Rounakid:
Where is james Rio, Pogba, Kroos , Reus, etc... And what d f.uck is OSCAR doinq... Dia...? What d Bleep... Told u dat OSCAR realy possess dat quality...? Anyway judqinq from ur post am 99% sure dat u are cfc fan... Dat z why u are sidinq dat hopeless hazard who does'nt play anytinq but jux Manqala-Like(city defender) style of playinq... Talkinq about ballon d'Or Hazard will not even edqe closer dia... The Two Top Contenders are JAMES D'RIO & NEYMAR DOS SANTOS! Nothinq more... Cominq from die-hard BAYERN FAN! (HIT "LIKE" BUTTON IF U AGREE WITH ME!) GOD BLESS LIGUE "1", GOD BLESS EPL, GOD BLESS LA LIGA, GOD BLESS BUNDESLIGA AND OTHER TOP TEAMS ...!

Bro u don't know football....if Neymar should come to epl he will flop.

hensben:
Bro u don't know football....if Neymar should come to epl he will flop.

lol... Another die-hard cfc sentimental specie... My guy u say Neymar will flop in Epl...? Then Give me d reasons... After that try d oda side... (hazard to laliqa) Mr.I.K.A in football... Be fast abt it...

Rounakid:
lol... Another die-hard cfc sentimental specie... My guy u say Neymar will flop in Epl...? Then Give me d reasons... After that try d oda side... (hazard to laliqa) Mr.I.K.A in football... Be fast abt it...

Epl is a physical league for people like Neymar who always goes to the ground at any slight contact and u know epl ref hardly award free kick.....read the op analysis between the two very well, he said everything you need to know.

hensben:
Epl is a physical league for people like Neymar who always goes to the ground at any slight contact and u know epl ref hardly award free kick.....read the op analysis between the two very well, he said everything you need to know.

Lol... Low point bro... Brazilian leauge and epl... Wich one do u tink dat Physical Football will dominate... With d likes of Maicon and odat brazilians... Despite dat... Plz av u started watchinq ball wen Suarez... Was still in Epl...? I doubt if u are a football fan den... Coz if u are... U wud av known dat neymar and suarez... Share one tin in common... Which is unobvious fallinq... And no oda striker of our time succeded in epl more dan suarez...

Neymar wont survive a season in the EPL

Rounakid:
Lol... Low point bro... Brazilian leauge and epl... Wich one do u tink dat Physical Football will dominate... With d likes of Maicon and odat brazilians... Despite dat... Plz av u started watchinq ball wen Suarez... Was still in Epl...? I doubt if u are a football fan den... Coz if u are... U wud av known dat neymar and suarez... Share one tin in common... Which is unobvious fallinq... And no oda striker of our time succeded in epl more dan suarez...

The Brazilian is not physical, its rough sometime dirty, they mostly play on taller grass which prevents the ball to move at speed.. See how Gareth Bale destroyed Maicon

Rounakid:
Lol... Low point bro... Brazilian leauge and epl... Wich one do u tink dat Physical Football will dominate... With d likes of Maicon and odat brazilians... Despite dat... Plz av u started watchinq ball wen Suarez... Was still in Epl...? I doubt if u are a football fan den... Coz if u are... U wud av known dat neymar and suarez... Share one tin in common... Which is unobvious fallinq... And no oda striker of our time succeded in epl more dan suarez...

Hazard is the messi of Chelsea, they push opponent to the wall which create chances for their team mate...Neymar is just like a striker now since Suarez hasn't been in his best yet due to what happened to him(4months ban)...Hazard will rape la ligament defense with his pace, speed, technique and strength....he is been restricted this season by mou due to costa..Brazilian league is more of individual ball play not physique.

hensben:
Epl is a physical league for people like Neymar who always goes to the ground at any slight contact and u know epl ref hardly award free kick.....read the op analysis between the two very well, he said everything you need to know.

Story land.

Yaya, Aguero, Carzola, Ozil, Sanchez, Fabregas, Silva, etc... They all came from LA liga and are fast becoming legends in ur overrated EPL. What gives u d impression that Neymar will struggle? Beckham, Owen, Gravesen, Diarra, Woodgate, Thierry Henry didn't do too well in laliga.

Bale and Suarez are struggling.

Neymar is far better than Hazard for both club and country. Where was Hazard @ the world cup? What has he won for Belgium? In goals and assists, Neymar has a better stats.

hensben:
Hazard is the messi of Chelsea, they push opponent to the wall which create chances for their team mate...Neymar is just like a striker now since Suarez hasn't been in his best yet due to what happened to him(4months ban)...Hazard will rape la ligament defense with his pace, speed and strength....he is been restricted this season by mou due to costa..Brazilian league is more of individual ball play not physical.

What can insult! Hazard and Messi Hazard is NEVER the Messi of Chelsea. Does he have the highest assists like Fabregas or the goals like Costa? Messi is the highest goal scorer and assists of Barcelona.

Debroslink:

Story land.

Yaya, Aguero, Carzola, Ozil, Sanchez, Fabregas, Silva, etc... They all came from LA liga and are fast becoming legends in ur overrated EPL. What gives u d impression that Neymar will struggle? Beckham, Owen, Gravesen, Diarra, Woodgate, Thierry Henry didn't do too well in laliga.

Bale and Suarez are struggling.

Neymar is far better than Hazard for both club and country. Where was Hazard @ the world cup? What has he won for Belgium? In goals and assists, Neymar has a better stats.

Henry did well in la liga get ur fact right, ozil haven't proving himself, others you mention are physique and technical in their play, player like sylva stand on his fit unlike Neymar who fall at any contact, he has no physique though he is technical, skillful, goal instinct and dribbling but he can't stand on his fit for too long, Neymar will be another Robinho in epl. As for those English players that moved to la liga (except Henry), they lack the skills, techniques and ball possessed attitude to made it in la liga...same thing that happened to them will happen to Neymar if he dare come to epl.

Debroslink:


What can insult! Hazard and Messi Hazard is NEVER the Messi of Chelsea. Does he have the highest assists like Fabregas or the goals like Costa? Messi is the highest goal scorer and assists of Barcelona.

Bro u nor smart at all, I am not comparing hazard to messi, of course messi is Demi-god of football, I am just trying to tell you how they push opponent to the wall thereby, creating chances for their team-mate..even when you play messi as left back he will still score and assist goals to show how superior he is. Neymar is just feeding from messi's play/creativity.

Physical or not physical.
What i know is that La Liga Teams will molest EPL teams in front of their fans.
Only Myopic fans use EPL as a yardstick to know how good a player is.

hensben:
Henry did well in la liga get ur fact right, ozil haven't proving himself, others you mention are physique and technical in their play, player like sylva stand on his fit unlike Neymar who fall at any contact, he has no physique though he is technical, skillful, goal instinct and dribbling but he can't stand on his fit for too long, Neymar will be another Robinho in epl. As for those English players that moved to la liga (except Henry), they lack the skills, techniques and ball possessed attitude to made it in la liga...same thing that happened to them will happen to Neymar if he dare come to epl.

ya ya.
What i know is that if Barca were in EPL, they would molest every team despite being the least physical team.
You think football is about Physique?
Go and ask Demichelis what he was thinking when he took down Messi and gave Barca a penalty in in last season's UCL quarter finals.
Or was he thinking UCL was EPL?
That physical mentality will always affect them in Europe.

ClintonNzedimma:

ya ya.
What i know is that if Barca were in EPL, they would molest every team despite being the least physical team.
You think football is about Physique?
Go and ask Demichelis what he was thinking when he took down Messi and gave Barca a penalty in in last season's UCL quarter finals.
Or was he thinking UCL was EPL?
That physical mentality will always affect them in Europe.

You are wrong, barca wouldn't have...it doesn't work that way..they must at least have one physical player in the midfield, striker and the back line must be strong to be able to rape epl team not pique, alba and co.

hensben:
You are wrong, barca wouldn't have...it doesn't work that way..they must at least have one physical player in the midfield, striker and the back line must be strong to be able to rape epl team not pique, alba and co.

at least one physical defender but with Messi, all things are possible.

ClintonNzedimma:

at least one physical defender but with Messi, all things are possible.

I repeat it doesn't work that way in epl, messi would have been frustrated with tackles and physical contact for long Which will make him change league..cr7 only had one fantastic season in epl were he scored 30 goals or so, he struggled the next season until he left for Real Madrid that's epl for you..it's not the best league at the moment but very competitive with a lot of dramas.

hensben:
I repeat it doesn't work that way in epl, messi would have been frustrated with tackles and physical contact for long Which will make him change league..cr7 only had one fantastic season in epl were he scored 30 goals or so, he struggled the next season until he left for Real Madrid that's epl for you..it's not the best league at the moment but very competitive with a lot of dramas.

okay

hensben:
Bro u don't know football....if Neymar should come to epl he will flop.

if Hazard comes to La Liga, he will flop too.

although i believe Neymar is better than harzard, but i believe he will flop at epl if u consider his strength u will know dat he is injury prone besides epl officiating doesn't favour player like him and could leads to frustration unlike liga where player get booked easily

ClintonNzedimma:

if Hazard comes to La Liga, he will flop too.

Nah! Hazard has the skills, pace, dribbling, stamina, ball delivery and goal instinct to exploit in la liga...he is technical with the ball...player flop in la liga when he has no pace, ball techniques and dribbling..reason English players like beckam, Owen couldn't make it there...English players lack the skills and ball techniques, all they know is kick and run, set pace and crosses 1million times in a match.

hensben:
I repeat it doesn't work that way in epl, messi would have been frustrated with tackles and physical contact for long Which will make him change league..cr7 only had one fantastic season in epl were he scored 30 goals or so, he struggled the next season until he left for Real Madrid that's epl for you..it's not the best league at the moment but very competitive with a lot of dramas.

Negredo, Aguero and Torres are examples of players who couldn't score 20 goals per season in LA liga, but scored over 25 goals in their 1st season in EPL.

And pls, don't ever compare cr7 of man utd with the one of Madrid. He has now a better player than he was @ man utd. No wonder he has scored against every top EPL team he has played against in UCL.

EPL is overrated. Neymar is better than Hazard who is not as good as Suarez in EPL.

Meldrick:
Hazard is definitely a better player. He should be compared with Christiano Ronaldo not Neymar. In the near future, I see Neymar regularly queuing behind hazard at the Balon d' or. I see him coming second after Hazard has consistently won the FIFA World Best Player. Mark my words.

You Chelsea fans are the only ones comparing Hazard with Ronaldo, funny lot.