 "Garry Neville is the latest entrant to the Premier League Hall of Fame alongside Eden Hazard")
Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville and ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard are the latest entrants into the Premier League Hall of Fame as the duo was selected for induction this year by the 24 existing members of the elite club.
Hazard and Neville join other notable inductees including Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger and all-time great players such as Paul Scholes, Dennis Bergkamp, Vincent Kompany and Didier Drogba.
The Hall of Fame members were presented with the results of a public poll which invited fans to share their selections from a 15-man shortlist.
Hall of Fame spot special for Neville
“It’s a huge honour to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, Neville said speaking on his induction. “When you hear the names of the players who have already been recognised – legends of the game – to be among them is special.”
A one-club man, Neville’s name is synonymous with Manchester United’s dominance throughout the Premier League era. Renowned for his consistency, leadership and tactical intelligence, the right-back was a key figure in one of the most successful club sides in English football history, representing United across 19 remarkable seasons between 1992 and 2011.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent my entire career at the club I grew up supporting, Manchester United, to have played with so many great players and under a manager like Sir Alex Ferguson. My focus was always doing my job for the team, and to be recognised for that is a proud moment,” he said.
Across his Premier League career, Neville made 400 appearances, keeping more than 100 clean sheets and contributing 35 assists. During that time, he won eight Premier League titles – including as part of the historic 1998/99 Treble, which included the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
Hazard dedicates Hall of Fame entry to fans
Reacting to his Hall of Fame induction, Eden Hazard said: “For a small Belgian guy from Braine-le-Comte just playing football for fun, being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame with these great players at 34 years old is incredible.
“My dream was to play at the highest level and I did it, so I am really happy. Week after week, you have big games, and at the end of the season you lift a trophy with your teammates. It’s a beautiful feeling.
“When you score goals, when you win trophies, you just want more. I am proud to know I did a few good things for seven years in the Premier League.
“We don’t play the game alone, so this is for all the people who have supported me – my family, my teammates and the fans, my friends – this is for us all.”
Eden Hazard made an immediate impact in the Premier League after signing for Chelsea from Lille in 2012. Hazard made 245 appearances, scoring 85 times and notching 54 assists in the Premier League across seven seasons in west London.
Regarded as one of the most electrifying and entertaining players of his generation, Hazard won the Premier League title twice with the Blues in 2014-15 and in 2016-17.
Both Eden Hazard and Gary Neville will be formally honoured at the 2025 Premier League Hall of Fame event on Tuesday 4 November.
The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have made a significant contribution to the Premier League since its new-look in 1992. Players and managers must be retired from football to be eligible for induction.