Tosin Adarabioyo claims former Chelsea star ‘didn’t get the credit he deserved’ all because of Eden Hazard

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Eden Hazard was the poster boy at Stamford Bridge during his time at Chelsea, but he had an incredible supporting cast around him during a successful era for the club.

Retired attacker Eden Hazard, 34, cemented his spot as a Chelsea legend for an incredible seven years with them between 2012 and 2019.

The Belgian icon was a true entertainer on the football pitch from the left wing, playing his best football with the Blues despite spells at Real Madrid and Lille as well.

In the current Chelsea squad, Cole Palmer is the standout individual trying to drive the team towards success. David Luiz recently compared Palmer to Hazard by claiming they’re both on another level to most players.

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Tosin Adarabioyo claims Willian didn’t get enough credit at Chelsea because of Eden Hazard’s brilliance

Current Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 27, has claimed that former Blues star Willian was underrated during his time at Stamford Bridge because he played in the same attack as Hazard.

When discussing Hazard via Chelsea’s official YouTube channel, Tosin said: “Absolute baller. Just one of the best players to play for Chelsea.”

Tosin later added: “Hazard speaks for himself. Willian, for me, he didn’t get the credit he deserved because obviously he was playing in a team with Hazard. But if you looked at what he did, he was unbelievable.”

Now aged 36, Willian is still playing in the Premier League with Fulham. The Brazilian winger is most remembered for his spell at Chelsea between 2013 and 2020, though.

We agree that the South American’s impact at the club did go slightly under the radar because he was playing in a forward line that included Hazard, who was one of the world’s very best in his prime.

Speaking in January 2025, Tom Cairney raved about Willian by claiming he doesn’t get the respect he deserves for his contribution to the Premier League, partly because Hazard took a lot of the limelight.

In Chelsea’s greatest-ever team, recently voted for by the fans, Hazard made the XI, but there was no room for Willian.

Eden Hazard loved combining with Willian

A lot of Chelsea’s success in the 2010s was built around a dazzling attack of Hazard, Willian and Pedro.

In particular, Hazard and Willian were brilliant for the Blues from either wing, injecting real pace, trickery and directness.

GiveMeSport recently voted Willian as Chelsea’s best South American player for his glittering career. As time goes on, it does feel like fans can begin to appreciate his contribution a lot more.