"Right now I'm more of a taxi driver" - Eden Hazard opens up about life after football retirement

Eden is now fully focused on his family.

Details: In a recent interview with The Guardian, 35-year-old former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard shared details about his life after ending his professional football career.

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According to Eden, he is currently completely dedicated to his family and children:

"My life is pretty simple. I'm a father of five kids.

Right now, I'm more of a taxi driver than a footballer, but that's fine.

Life goes by very quickly, especially in football. Yesterday I was 19, and today I'm 35. You have to enjoy life, not just in football, but in everything." Hazard admitted.

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from football in 2023, when he was only 32 years old. Despite a relatively short career, Hazard managed to play for clubs like Lille, Chelsea, and Real Madrid. He made a total of 623 club appearances, scoring 167 goals and providing 154 assists. Hazard also earned 126 caps for the Belgium national team, scoring 33 goals.

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