Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye says Chelsea ace Eden Hazard can win the Ballon d'Or.

Cabaye knows Hazard from their time at Lille.

“He is very special, the best player in the Premier League," he told the London Evening Standard. “He could win the Ballon d'Or.

“Eden becomes more mature year by year. When the game is tight he can make the difference. He scored important goals and he had a big part when at Lille we won the League and the French Cup [in 2011]. His technique is fantastic. He has body strength as well. His first two or three steps are so quick. Then his technique can make the difference."