Hazard left Chelsea teammates in awe after insane skill with American football

The Belgian who recently announced his retirement from football, took part in the club's 'Super Bowl challenge' days before the big event in 2019.

Hazard is a big fan of US sport and showed off his impressive skills during a training ground keepy-uppy task that had teammates impressed by his ability with the egg-shaped ball.

The challenge saw goalkeeper Willy Caballero go first, managing to keep the ball up 12 times.

Next up was Willian but the Brazilian failed to beat Caballero's result, registering just two just kicks.

Jorginho went third, but could only manage to do five before Hazard stepped up to show his teammates how it's done.

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The Belgian flicked the ball up, then kicked it up in the air countless times with ease and eleven topped it off by crashing a thunderous strike off the crossbar.

It added more weight to the claims that Hazard was Chelsea's most technically-gifted player by some distance.

The former Belgium captain left the club later that year for a new challenge with La Liga giants Real Madrid.

But his time at the Santiago Bernabeu was hampered by injury and loss of form leaving the midfielder unable to recreate his success at Stamford Bridge.

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Hazard called time on his career in October aged just 32 after departing the 14-time European Cup winners this summer.

He announced his retirement in a heartfelt Instagram post which read: "After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.

"I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.

During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates - thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all.

"I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.

"A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.

"Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.

"Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences. See you off the field soon my friends."