The Chelsea legend enjoyed the sort of career that many can only dream of after playing for Lille, the Blues and Real Madrid in a glittering that saw him win five league titles, two Europa Leagues, and then a Champions League during his time in Spain.
Hazard is regarded as one of the most entertaining players of a generation, but has now announced his shock retirement at the age of 32.
Kulusevski is currently enjoying his football under Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham, but when asked who his footballing hero was, there was only one player on his mind.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Kulusevski said: "My idol in the football world is Eden Hazard.
"He was an unbelievable player and by far, my favourite player.
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"I think football is love. Football is about love and he gave me such happiness watching him play, but not just me.
"He was an unbelievable player and I remember going to school and being happy because he had a game after school, so he changed the days.
"The days went faster and then when he played I just enjoyed.
"I actually met him one time and it was a good moment, but I'm so sad that I never played against him or with him because now I played Belgium on Monday and he's retired, but the thing that people remember is what a great player he was.
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"I want to say thank you to him and wish him all the best for his career."