Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard has paid a glowing tribute to Chelsea ace Eden Hazard.

France international Pavard admits he's in awe of the Belgium captain Hazard.

He told L'Equipe: "Did I have trouble with (Angel) Di Maria and Hazard?

"Frankly, it's not to give me an excuse, but Eden Hazard is the biggest player I've ever played against, that's amazing. I do not know if people realise, he has a crazy talent, a sick thing.

"In Lille, I watched him play, it was already a crazy thing, but there, playing against him, it's even more impressive. He is the best dribbler in the world with (Lionel) Messi. I did not doubt that day, I trust my qualities, but it goes so fast with him..."