Attacking midfielder Chelsea Eden Azar was recognized as the best Belgian footballer who speaks abroad.

Eden Azara was recognized as the Best Belgian footballer of 2017, performing abroad.

"I am pleased to receive this award, but this is not the most important. Football is a collective sport. I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, as well as all those who helped me over the past year, "Azar said..

This award was awarded on the basis of voting among Belgian journalists, football functionaries and former winners of the prize. Azar scored 326 votes, ahead of Kevin de Bruyne from Manchester City (315 votes) and Dries Mertens of Napoli (270 votes).

In 2017, Eden Azar won the English Premier League, and was also voted Player of the Year in Chelsea in the version of his teammates. In addition, the Belgian was included in the UEFA Team of the Year and the Team of the Year in the Premier League.

Last year, Belgium was the first European national team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, and Azar played five matches, three of which as captain, scored four goals and gave two assists.

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