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Eric Cantona 'lost the passion' at 30, heart problems cut Sergio Aguero's glittering career short - and Marco van Basten played his last game at just 28! The footballers who retired 'too soon' as Eden Hazard hangs up his boots

Following a hugely successful career at both international and club level, Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football this week at the age of 32.

The Belgian started out playing for French side Lille before he moved to Chelsea in 2012, where he scored 85 goals in 245 appearances winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League.

Hazard has decided to call it quits on his playing career after his Real Madrid contract was terminated this summer, leaving him without a club.