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Top 21 fastest football players

in the world in 2023
rajarshi shukla September 14 2022

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These players have shown

that they can hit top-gear
on the pitch regularly.
Football has always been about athleticism.
Players prepare physically and mentally for matches
and avoid distractions that hinders their
performance. A player must possess a strong
physicality to challenge the opposition and most
importantly, pace, to assist the team in playing fast
football.

Having the quickest players enables the team to

transition quickly and expose opponents during
counter-attacks. A quick player can outpace
stagnant defenders.

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Pacy players have aided the clubs dynamically over

the years. Their intensity during the game is
unrivalled as they provide an extra hand in counter-
attacks or while tracking back, they are the first to
pick up the loose ball.

Considering this, we look at the top 21 fastest

footballers in 2023.

21. Theo Hernandez – 35.7 km/h

Theo Hernandez ranks among the top ten fastest

footballers in the Champions League. The 25-year-
old is experiencing one of his best seasons with AC
Milan. Hernandez has played for a number of clubs
but was yet to exhibit his true talent on the field.
The footballer is finally having the best time with AC
Milan after signing in 2019.

At Milan, he displayed exceptional vision and has

since become the club’s most important left-back.
Theo Hernandez’s quick pace averaged 35.7
kilometres per/hour this season in the Champions
League.

20. Micky van de Ven – 35.87

km/h

The 21-year-old has been a revelation in the

Bundesliga , becoming a key player at such a young
age. Van de Ven is well-known for his excellent ball
reading and quick tackles to break up plays. He is
now one of the fastest players in the league, behind
Alphonso Davies.

Van de Ven has many years ahead of him, but the

youngster has gradually matured and is now
Wolfsburg ‘s first choice, thanks to his large stature
and quick pace. The 21-year-old is one of the
fastest players in the German top flight, according
to stats provided by the Bundesliga.

19. Rafa Silva – 35.9 km/h

Rafa Silva is having a productive season with

Benfica. Imagine a group that includes PSG and
Juventus, but Benfica came out on top on goal
difference, owing to numerous vital goals from Rafa
Silva, who has been the club’s finest performer.
Silva is an offensive midfielder who can also play on
the wings.

He is one of the fastest players on the field and

displayed top performances in the Champions
League, which saw him set a high speed of 35.9
km/h.

18. Sheraldo Becker – 35.97 km/h

The Union Berlin winger is the Bundesliga’s fastest

player, tied with Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso
Davies. He, like Davies, makes off-the-ball runs to
give his team extra space; he also makes in-
between runs to avoid being caught offside.

While Becker has not received as much attention as

Davies, he is a magnificent player when given space.
Once he accelerates, defenders find it very difficult
to match his speed.

17. Kylian Mbappe – 36.08 km/h

Mbappe ‘s burst of pace up front has been crucial

to PSG ‘s success; he is one of the fastest players
in the Ligue 1 and causes difficulties for defenders.
Once he picks up speed, he is difficult to catch.

The 23-year-old is known for playing with defenders

on his shoulders, and his breakneck speed allows
him to beat offside traps with late runs.
Furthermore, the Frenchman can cover a lot of
ground with his blazing speed and stamina, which
aids him to clock high speeds in the dying moments
of matches. No defenders can catch him if he’s
unmarked and has plenty of space.

16. Dennis Zakaria – 36.09km/h

Chelsea’s summer loan signing Dennis Zakaria also

placed himself in the Premier League fastest player
charts recording a 36.09km/h speed. He was
brought from Juventus with an option to make him
permanent at the end of the season. Also, Zakaria
made his debut for the Blues in the Champions
League against Dinamo Zagreb where he scored the
winner.

15. Alphonso Davies – 36.20 km/h

The Bayern left-back is gifted with all skills. Bayern

Munich’s left-back position has been figured out for
a decade, with Davies being the first choice. His
performance against Barcelona in 2020 was proof
enough of his talent. Davies is the team’s fastest
player, and his speed has the ability to shift the
team’s rhythm and stretch the game.

He is a sort of left-back with all characteristics, such

as being a brilliant dribbler with excellent speed and
being able to outrun and outmuscle his opponents.
And he’s again on the list of the fastest footballers in
the Champions League 2022-23.

14. Nuno Tavares – 36.2 km/h

This season, a highly gifted Marseille player made

an immediate impact in the Champions League
against top teams. Nuno Tavares is already regarded
as one of Europe’s top full-backs. His agility and
quickness on the field distinguish him. Marseille did
not advance to the final stage, but Tavares has
certainly made his imprint on the Champions
League. He is ranked fifth as the fastest player in the
competition with an average pace of 36.2 (km/h).

13. Erling Haaland – 36.22 km/h

For Manchester City, the Norwegian has been the

final piece of the jigsaw. Erling Haaland is a
complete bully for defenders, outpacing and
physically dominating them. His life at Manchester
City was expected to be difficult, but the 22-year-
old has lived up to the hype by scoring ten goals in
just six games.

He is one of the best players on counter-attacks as

his blazing speed allows him to outrun and brush
past defenders. With age on his side, the towering
striker will only get better. The Norwegian striker
recorded a top speed of 36.2 km/h in a Premier
League 2022-23 clash against Brighton.

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12. Federico Valverde -36.3 km/h

Valverde has been Real Madrid’s best player this

season (Courtesy: The Real Champs)

Federico Valverde made a fantastic contribution for

Real Madrid this season, banging in goal after goal
in important matches. He has become such a vital
part of the club that his absence has harmed the
club’s performance. Valverde is unquestionably
having one of the best seasons of his career.

He has played in every game, and although being a

midfielder, he plays on the right flank and
contributes significantly due to his speed and
shooting ability.

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11. Achraf Hakimi – 36.48 km/h

Hakimi has developed into one of the best full-

backs in the French league, utilising his speed and
intelligence both offensively and defensively. His
development since leaving Real Madrid has been
encouraging, and his willingness to make daring
runs has made him a fan-favorite at PSG.

The 23-year-old is a dangerous player during

counter-attacks, and has the ability to carry the ball
forward. He offers ball-playing options and is
physically strong. His speed allows him to combine
well with forwards and make late runs into the box.

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10. Rafael Leao – 36.5 km/h

A dynamic forward with bursts of speed,

adaptability, and technical ability who can pull all
the strings. Rafael Leao has been outstanding this
season, playing a pivotal position on the left flank.
His spectacular moments on and off the field are
one of the main factors that aid the squad in
stretching defenses.

He is also a skilled dribbler with quick feet who can

beat opponents one-on-one. The player has been
called up for the Qatar 2022 World Cup due to his
performance.

9. Moussa Diaby – 36.52 km/h

The 23-year-old is another talented player with a

36.52 (km/h) average and was an important player
for Bayern Leverkusen. Although the club did not
qualify, Moussa earned a place in an exclusive list of
football’s most prestigious competition. Moussa is
agile, and his agility on the field aids him in making
transitions on the field. He can pull defenders out of
their positions with his pace, allowing the team to
create space to exploit.

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8. Darwin Nunez – 36.53 km/h

Liverpool’s record signing Darwin Nunez may not

have had the best start to his Liverpool career, but
the Uruaguian striker has recorded good underlying
stats. The striker also broke the record for the
fastest Premier League player previously held by
Kyle Walker (37.802 km/h against Chelsea in June
2020).

There were rumours that Nunez recorded a top

speed of 38 km/h in the Premier League clash
against West Ham in October 2022. But later,
Premier League confirmed that the striker was still
the fastest player in the 2022-23 season but only
reached the top speed of 36.5 in a Premier League
game against Fulham earlier this season.

7. Mohamed Salah – 36.6 km/h

Salah has established himself as one of the greatest

players in Liverpool’s history (Courtesy: Liverpool)

Since joining Liverpool in 2017, the 30-year-old has

established himself as one of the greatest players in
Liverpool’s history. Salah’s position on the right wing
is untouchable, and no player has been capable of
taking his position.

Since joining the Reds, he has been a phenomenon,

scoring 32 goals in his first season – a record that
still stands. His lightning speed on the right wing
has made a huge difference in Liverpool’s game; he
can beat defenders with darting runs and dribbles.
His quick feet allows him to outmaneuver defenders
in tight spaces, and it also helps him to overtake
defenders in challenging situations.

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6. Karim Adeyemi – 36.65 km/h

Karim Adeyemi

Adeyemi is one of the most exciting youngsters to

watch out for (Courtesy: Web.de)

Karim Adeyemi has been a sensation this season,

proving his mettle in European competition at the
age of 21. The forward is another youngster making
an impression and has already suggested that he
could be a future prospect. Adeyemi is a talented,
extremely nimble player, ranking sixth in the
Bundesliga fastest footballers list with a speed of
36.65 km/h. Dortmund will need his pace on the
pitch to open up spaces and play through the lines.

5. Adama Traore – 36.6 km/h

Traore’s move to Barcelona hasn’t helped his career

a lot, but it goes without saying that he’s an
absolute monster on the ball. His intimidating
physicality makes defenders anxious. The Spaniard
has been blessed with buffed-up physic and great
speed. That allows him to go past defenders; once
he does that, no defender can stop him.

He mostly plays on the wing, where he can cut

inside, make a pass, or drive the ball in the box. He
is always confident on the ball, which makes him a
reliable player.

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4. Ousmane Dembele – 36.6 km/h

Dembele uses both feet and has the speed and

dribbling flair for defeating defenders. After a string
of injuries in previous seasons, the Frenchman was
a performer last season. The 25-year-old has
evolved into a complete player and is now a vital
ingredient for Barcelona. He has the potential to cut
through the left to produce goals or scoring
opportunities and might be a game-changer. He
performed excellently for Barcelona in the
Champions League, but the club’s lack of qualities
meant they failed to advance to the knockouts
phase.

3. Anthony Gordon – 36.61km/h

Everton’s Anthony Gordon sits second in the

Premier League to top the fastest player charts with
a speed of 36.61km/h. Although the club is placed
in the relegation battle the youngster has stepped
up to prove his individual stats. the young forward is
on the verge of completing his transfer to
Newcastle.

2. Mykhailo Mudryk – 36.63

(km/h)

Mykhaylo Mudryk

This 21-year-old winger has joined Chelsea in

January2023 (Courtesy: World Soccer Talk)

Chelsea’s new signing Mykhailo Mudryk topped the

charts for the fastest player in the Premier League.
Also. with a 36.63km/h speed the Ukranian
international has taken the league by a storm. The
22-year-old was linked to many clubs and Arsenal
were the favourites to buy him but Chelsea
snatched the deal and brought him to Stamford
Bridge in January.

1. Antonio Rudiger- 36.7 km/h

Rudiger prospered under Thomas Tuchel before

joining Real Madrid, establishing himself as one of
Europe’s best centre-backs. He is tall and an
aggressive defender. His stature is sometimes
enough to induce fear in forwards.

Another valuable quality that the former Chelsea

defender embodies is speed; he is now Europe’s
fastest player. The best thing about Rudiger is his
quick tackles, which makes him a great threat to
opponents. According to Opta, the former Chelsea
defender clogged up the highest speed in the
Premier League in 2022.

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