Stake is pleased to announce that Eden Hazard, former Chelsea and Real Madrid legend is now part of their global sports ambassadors.
The online crypto casino and sportsbook platform continues to rake up retired superstar athletes to join its ambassadorial line and they are excited about this latest addition.
The new Stake partnership with Eden Hazard comes at the perfect time with the remaining of the 2025/26 season to play and the 2026 World Cup coming up. He is going to share his wealth of experience with those who use Stake for their sports wagering.
Stake usually brings its ambassadors to talk on interviews and share helpful experiences for bettors.
Details of the Partnership
Stake is not a stranger to having some of the biggest names in sports as its partners. They already have Sergio Aguero, Patrice Evra, and Iker Casillas and now Hazard. Talking about the deal, the company said that:
“With the biggest World Cup in history on the horizon, Hazard’s appointment underlines Stake’s continued commitment to partnering with world class sporting icons and delivering premium football entertainment to its global community.”
Chief Marketing Officer at Stake, Akhil Sarin, added, “With the 2026 World Cup set to be the biggest football tournament in history, this is a defining moment for fans and brands alike. Eden Hazard is a player who embodies creativity, flair, and big stage performance, qualities that resonate strongly with our global community.”
He continued, “Eden’s legacy in world football speaks for itself. He has performed at the very highest level of the game and understands exactly what it means to deliver when the world is watching. As we build towards an unforgettable summer of football, we’re proud to welcome him to Stake as a global ambassador.”
Hazard share his excitement about the partnership and said he was very excited to be joining Stake and spoke about how the timing was perfect seeing that the World Cup is coming.
“Football has given me so many incredible memories, from lifting Domestic and European trophies to representing my country as captain, and making many friends along the way. Now, in this next chapter, I can’t wait to engage with fans in new and meaningful ways, sharing insights, excitement, and the pure joy of football together with Stake.”
For those who are looking for where they can find the best soccer betting sportsbook this collaboration can help them to see that Stake is the platform to use especially with the 2026 World Cup that is set to be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Eden Hazard Career Success and Honors
Early Career and Lille Breakthrough
Hazard’s career started professionally from LOSC Lille in France when he joined their academy. He made his debut in 2007 and became one of the best young players in Europe. He played 147 league matches for Lille and scored 36 goals.
His breakthrough came when he played an important role when Lille won the Ligue 1 title in 2010/11 and also won the Coupe de France.
Individually, Hazard dominated French football at a very young age. He won the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award twice (2008-2009 and 2009-2010) and then became the first player to win the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award in consecutive seasons (2010-2011 and 2011-2012), a four season streak of the highest honors he could get. By the time he left France in 2012, he had also led the league in assists and was widely regarded as the best player in Ligue 1.
As an individual, Hazard won:
- Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award in 2008/09 and in 2009/10.
- Ligue 1 Player of the Year award in 2010/11 and 2011/12
When Hazard left France in 2012, he was the top assister in the league and was considered the best player in Ligue 1 at the time.
Chelsea Career and Career Peak
Hazard joined Chelsea in 2012 and he was even more successful.
He spent 7 seasons in England and made 245 EPL appearances and scored 85 goals and gave 54 assists. Hazard played 352 games for Chelsea across all competitions and scored 110 goals.
With Chelsea, Hazard won the Premier League titles in 2014/15 and in 2016/17, two Europa Leagues in 2012/13 and 2018/19, one FA Cup, and one League cup.
He was an attacking force and contributed so much. One of his best seasons was the 2018-2019, when he produced 16 goals and 15 assists in the league.
The individual records that Hazard won while at Chelsea include:
- PFA Players’ Player of the Year
- FWA Footballer of the Year awards in 2014-2015
- He was named in the team of the year many times
Hazard became one of the few players in PL history that went past the 50 goals and 50 assists mark in their career in the league.
Real Madrid and Career Decline
Hazard then moved to Real Madrid in 2019 after a successful time at Chelsea. However, he could not play well at Real Madrid because he was always injured and had inconsistent form.
In the 4 seasons he spent at Real Madrid, he only played 54 matches and scored 4 goals.
He could not contribute so much but he was part of the Real Madrid era that was very successful winning two La Liga titles, UEFA Champions League, a Copa del Rey, a Super Cup, and a FIFA World Cup.
He left Madrid in 2023 and then announced his retirement.
Belgium International Career
Hazard made his senior debut for the Belgium national football team at a very young age. He was just 17 when he played for his nation in 2008 and earned 126 caps during which he scored 33 goals.
He was captain during what was considered Belgium’s golden generation and he took over the captaincy from Vincent Kompany.
Hazard represented Belgium at many major tournaments and this includes the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups and the 2016 and 2020 Euros.
The greatest achievement for his country was winning Bronze in the 2018 World Cup.
Hazard reached 100 caps for his country in 2019 and he was a key player for the team and he retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup.
| Team | Years | League Games | League Goals | Total Games | Total Goals | Major Trophies |
| Lille OSC | 2007-2012 | 147 | 36 | 194 | 50 | Ligue 1 (1), Coupe de France (1) |
| Chelsea FC | 2012-2019 | 245 | 85 | 352 | 110 | Premier League (2), FA Cup (1), League Cup (1), UEFA Europa League (2) |
| Real Madrid CF | 2019-2023 | 54 | 4 | 76 | 7 | La Liga (2), UEFA Champions League (1), Copa del Rey (1), UEFA Super Cup (1), FIFA Club World Cup (1) |
| Belgium | 2008-2022 | 126 | 33 | 126 caps | 33 | FIFA World Cup 3rd place (2018) |
Stake’s Ambassadors and Sponsors
The online crypto casino and sportsbook is known for being in partnership with the best and most celebrated celebrities some of which include:
- Drake
- Sergio Agüero
- Patrice Evra
- Iker Casillas
These are the ambassadors for Stake right now and Hazard is joining that lineup. It is not just footballers and musicians that the brand connects with.
They also have partnerships with UFC fights like Israel Adesanya and Alexa Grasso and these are helping the brand to integrate betting into live fight experiences.
It is largely why Stake is expanding to MMA fans.
They have also partnered with football clubs. Currently, they are the shirt sponsor for Everton FC which is putting them in the faces of people doing well
Stake even supported the Dave Cup tennis competition.
Motorsport and other global events are part of the Stake expansion strategy and even the online streaming platform, Kick is part. Also, the company became the title partner of the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in the 2025 season.
In the previous season, they were with the Alfa Romeo F1 Team and this has granted them so much exposure in Formula One.
Eden Hazard FAQs
When and where was Eden Hazard born?
He was born on January 7, 1991, in the city of La Louvière, the province of Hainaut, within the Wallonia region in Belgium.
Does Eden Hazard have any hobbies?
Yes, Eden Hazard likes to spend his time playing video games especially the FIFA series Is Eden Hazard married?
Yes, he is married to his longtime partner Natacha Van Honacker and she is a lady that he met when he was a teenager.
How many children does Eden Hazard have? What are their names and dates of birth?
Hazard has four children. He has Yannis who was born in 2010 and there is Leo Hazard born in 2013 and then there is Sammy that was given birth to in 2015 and Santi who was born in 2019.
What languages does Eden Hazard speak?
Hazard speaks his native language of French but he can also speak Dutch and English well.
What is Eden Hazard’s personality like off the pitch?
Hazard is considered chill and humorous who does not like to be involved in drama of any kind.
Does Eden Hazard have any famous siblings?
Hazard has brothers who are professional footballers too and everyone can tell that they know Thorgan Hazard.