Eden Hazard
Definition
A former professional Belgian footballer known for his exceptional dribbling, low center of gravity, and ability to change the pace of a game during his prime at Lille and Chelsea.
A colloquial shorthand for a player who reaches world-class heights, only to have their later career trajectory significantly altered by physical injury or a perceived dip in competitive intensity.
Examples
Watching Eden Hazard in his 2018 prime was like watching a magician who accidentally left his best tricks in a Madrid dressing room.
If consistency is the key to success, Eden Hazard decided he would rather be a mysterious lock that nobody in the Spanish capital could open.
Some defenders still wake up in a cold sweat having nightmares about the way Eden Hazard used to turn them inside out for fun.
He truly mastered the art of retiring from football while still technically on the payroll to enjoy the finer things that life has to offer.