Chelsea winger, Eden Hazard, is the Premier League’s most fouled player according to The Sun.
The skilful Belgian with 67 has received the highest kicks this season from opponents – one more than Crystal Palace man, Wilfred Zaha.
His teammate, Diego Costa, is third with 56 followed by Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Danny Rose of Tottenham.
Reacting to the stats, Hazard who has scored 10 goals and three assists this season said “It’s true. When I get a lot of kicks, I feel really in the game. When people don’t touch me, that means I’m not doing well, I’m no good.
“Look, I’m not saying I like to be kicked but it’s good for me to be in the game. Definitely.”
No Arsenal player made it to the top 10. Instead it is one of their stars in Granit Xhaka that boasts one of the most brutal records in the league.
The 24-year-old has now been sent off three times since his £30million move from Borussia Monchengladbach last summer – and nine times in the last three years.
Top 10 most fouled players
- Eden Hazard
- Wilfred Zaha
- Diego Costa
- Paul Pogba
- Danny Rose
- Adam Smith
- Erik Pieters
- Raheem Sterling
- Dele Alli
- Jack Wilshere
