The significance of pace in football cannot be overemphasized. The football world has seen its fair share of speedsters with the likes of Thierry Henry, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi amongst others wrecking havoc with their blistering pace.
With the tactical evolution of modern football, the need and importance of pace all over the pitch is growing rapidly. The transition from defence to attack is much quicker with fast players.
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Counter attacks are more devastating with fast forwards, and attacking full-backs, with the pace and energy to move up and down the pitch, which has proven very effective in modern tactical systems.
Top five fastest footballers in the world
Without wasting time, here are the fastest players in the world right now, ranking them by their top speed recorded.
5.) Kyle Walker – Top Speed 35.21 km/hr
The English man is the second-fastest player in the Premier League. His pace and defensive qualities have made him a nightmare for wingers. His attacking qualities have also made him very effective as an attacking full-back in Pep Guardiola’s 4-3-3 system at Man City.
The former Tottenham man has clocked a speed of 35.21 km/hr. Despite being 30 years of age, he literally doesn’t look like he’s slowing down.
4.) Karim Bellarabi – Top Speed 35.27 km/hr
The German winger has been very influential for Bayern Leverkusen this season, scoring 5 goals and registering 7 assists in the Bundesliga this season. His pace has caused issues for Bundesliga defenders this season and his top speed of 35.27 km/hr has placed him among the fastest players in the world.
3.) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Top Speed 35.5 km/hr
The Arsenal winger is currently the fastest player in the Premier League. Aubameyang‘s league goals return of 44 in two seasons is evidence of the importance of pace in modern football. The 31-year-old has clocked a top speed of 35.5 km/hr, making him one of the fastest forwards in the world.
2.) Inaki Williams – Top Speed 35.7 km/hr
The Spanish forward has been influential for Athletic Bilbao this season, having 6 goals to his name. The 25-year-old is currently the fastest player in the Spanish top division. His blistering speed among his other attributes has put him on the radar of top clubs.
1.) Kylian Mbappe – Top Speed 36 km/hr
Since Mbappe broke into the big stage with Monaco in 2016. The French starlet hasn’t looked back since. The inexperience and inconsistencies often associated with young players cannot be said to have affected Mbappe’s game as he’s been very influential in winning two French League titles and the 2018 World Cup.
Mbappe’s mesmerizing pace has made it easy for him to go past opposition defenders in a blink of an eye. He has recently clocked a top speed of 36 km/hr making him the fastest football player in the world.
Other players worth mentioning are; Bayern Munich’s new signing, Leroy Sane (top speed of 35.04 km/hr), Liverpool’s, Mohamed Salah (35.0 km/hr), and Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman (top speed 35.0 km/hr ).
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