Chelsea's Eden Hazard is destined to win the Ballon d'Or in the near future, according to former team-mate Joe Cole.
Hazard, a 12th place finisher in the Goal 50, is among the nominees for the world footballer of the year prize which will be awarded on December 3.
Cole played alongside Hazard while on loan at Lille during the 2011-12 season - the Belgian's final campaign in Ligue 1 before he moved to Chelsea.
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The former England international regards the winger as the best player he has played with during his 20-year-old professional career, which came to an end earlier this week.