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Thorgan Hazard

Thorgan Hazard is a Belgian professional footballer who plays primarily as an attacking midfielder or winger.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Thorgan Hazard is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger. He has played for clubs in Belgium, France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands, and has represented the Belgium national team.

Early life and youth career

Thorgan Hazard was born in La Louvière, Belgium, in 1993. He developed as a youth player before beginning his professional career with Lens in France.

Club career

After signing for Chelsea in 2012, Hazard was loaned to Zulte Waregem and later moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he established himself in the Bundesliga. He did not play a competitive first-team match for Chelsea. He later played for Borussia Dortmund, had a loan spell at PSV, and signed for Anderlecht in 2023.

International career

Hazard has been part of the Belgium national team setup as a senior international. UEFA lists him as a Belgium player during the 2025/26 Europa League season.

Honours and recognition

His individual honours include the Belgian Golden Shoe and Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year in 2014. He also won the DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund in the 2020–21 season.

Key facts

  • He is the younger brother of former Belgium and Chelsea player Eden Hazard.
  • He signed for Chelsea in 2012 but did not make a competitive appearance for the club.
  • He won the Belgian Golden Shoe in 2014 after his performances in Belgium.
  • He played in the Bundesliga for Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund from 2014 to 2023.
  • He joined Anderlecht in September 2023 after a loan spell at PSV.
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Canadian context

Thorgan Hazard has played in major European leagues followed by Canadian football audiences through UEFA and international competition coverage, but he has no direct documented Canadian club or national-team connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Thorgan Hazard?
He is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger and has played for clubs in Belgium, France, England, Germany and the Netherlands.
What is Thorgan Hazard's full name?
His full name is Thorgan Ganael Francis Hazard.
Which club does Thorgan Hazard play for?
He joined Anderlecht on a three-year contract in September 2023.
Did Thorgan Hazard play for Chelsea?
Yes, he signed for Chelsea in 2012, but he did not make a competitive appearance for the club.
Is Thorgan Hazard related to Eden Hazard?
Yes, Thorgan Hazard is the younger brother of Eden Hazard.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorgan_Hazard
    Supports: Career timeline, Chelsea move, Zulte Waregem loan, PSV loan, Anderlecht transfer
  2. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorgan_Hazard
    Supports: Individual honours and Bundesliga club honours
  3. Wikipediahttps://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorgan_Hazard
    Supports: Full name, date and place of birth, nationality, position
  4. UEFAhttps://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/clubs/players/250012551--thorgan-hazard/
    Supports: Birth date, height, position, club listing, national team association
  5. German Football Association (DFB)https://datencenter.dfb.de/datencenter/personen/thorgan-hazard/spieler
    Supports: Nationality and DFB-Pokal/Supercup honours
  6. Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorgan_Hazard
    Supports: Position, Bundesliga clubs, later move to RC Lens
  7. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/thorgan-hazard/profil/spieler/102226
    Supports: Family relations
  8. Player Profileshttps://www.player-profiles.co.uk/player-profiles/player-profiles-thorgan-hazard.php
    Supports: Chelsea signing context and early contract details