Speed, quick response and masterful possession of the ball - this is the minimum that a good football player should have. Often enough to be a hundredth of a second faster than an opponent to ensure victory for your team.
We analyzed the speed ratings of athletes over the past few years, which were presented as serious periodicals, such as the Daily Mail, and the FiIFA itself, and compiled their list. The fastest football players in the world - we offer our readers the rating of athletes who can develop an impressive speed on the field.
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Alexis Sanchez Speed up to 30.1 km / h
In the tenth place among the fastest football players in the world is Alexis Sanchez .Chilean footballer was born in a fisherman's family, but since childhood he has taken a great interest in football and achieved impressive successes in his sports career. Now he is a striker in the British club Arsenal and is part of the Chilean national team. On the football field, Sanchez develops a speed of up to 30.1 km / h. On the account of the 27-year-old football player there are not so many victories as his more eminent team-mates. He was voted the fans of the year in 2014-15 and became the best Chilean footballer in 2009.
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Frank Ribery Speed up to 30.7 km / h
Ninth place in the ranking of the fastest players in football takes the midfielder of the Munich "Bavaria", the repeated winner of the Champions League Franck Ribery .On the field, he develops speeds up to 30.7 km / h.
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Wayne Rooney Speed up to 32.1 km / h
In the eighth place among the fastest players is Wayne Rooney .30-year-old striker of the English club "Manchester United" can accelerate to 32.1 km / h. Although outwardly it looks quite heavy, Rooney often attacks from the depth or center of the field, showing a high level of speed. Excellent performance, accurate pass and universalism make Rooney not only one of the fastest, but also talented players of his generation. His skill was marked in the sports world by a multitude of titles and awards. This year, he topped the list of the richest footballers in England. To get on the first line of the honorary list he was helped by contracts with such world brands as Nike, Nokia, Coca-Cola and Ford.
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Lionel Messi Speed up to 32.5 km / h
Lionel Messi , ranked seventh in the ranking of the fastest players - one of the best players in the world. His name is known even by those who are not at all interested in football. Messi deservedly considered a brilliant player - he thrice won such prestigious sports awards as "Golden Ball FIFA" and "Golden Boot".In 2008, Messi became the Olympic champion. Since 2003, and to this day, the player is the defender of the Spanish "Barcelona".At home Messi merit is highly valued - since 2011, the athlete is the head of the Argentina national team. On the football field, he develops a maximum speed of up to 32.5 km / h. Messi does not top the list of high-speed players, but is recognized as the most expensive athlete.
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Theo Walcott Speed up to 32.7 km / h
The sixth place in the rating of the fastest players belongs to Theo Walcottu , which is able to develop on the field speed up to 32.7 km / h. The midfielder of the British club Arsenal in 2012 was named the fastest player in football. Walcott became the youngest member of the England national team - he made his debut at the age of 17.
This season, Wilcott's game is on the decline, which led to rumors about the possible departure of the player from the club in the coming summer. Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said that the club does not plan to transfer the transfers yet, and everything will depend on how successfully Wilcott finished the season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Speed up to 33.6 km / h
The famed Cristiano Ronaldo this time does not lead the top 10 fastest players in football. One of the best sportsmen in the history of football has settled down on the fifth place of our rating. The maximum recorded speed of the attacking and midfielder of the Spanish club "Real Madrid" is quite high - 33, 6 km / h. But they appreciate Ronaldo not for speed, but for the great skill that he demonstrates in every game, going on the field. The most expensive football player in the world, the best player in the history of Portuguese football, four-time holder of the "Golden Boot" and three times - "Golden Ball" - this is only a small part of the achievements of the Portuguese athlete.
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Aaron Lennon Speed up to 33.8 km / h
Aaron Lennon , who plays for the Everton club and is part of the England team, shows on the field speed up to 33.8 km / h, which makes him one of the fastest players in the worldworld. It is noteworthy that the player's growth is 165 centimeters, and in the Premier League he is considered the lowest player.
Interesting fact: at the age of 14, Lennon signed a contract with the world's leading sports brand Adidas. He became the youngest player who started cooperation with a large company at such a young age. Lennon is on the fourth place on our list.
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Gareth Bale Speed up to 34.7 km / h
The third place in the list of the fastest football players in the world is the Welshman Gareth Bale , who is in favor of the Spanish club Real Madrid. Has a high speed - can develop it on the field to 34, 7 km / hour. He is among the most expensive players in the world - his transfer cost "Real Madrid" in 100 million euros. According to the athlete, he became interested in football at the age of three and constantly begged his father to take him to the park for training. As a child, Gareth dreamed of becoming a great football player, and was able to fulfill his cherished desire - he is considered not only one of the fastest, but also talented young players.
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Antonio Valencia Speed up to 35.1 km / h
is on the second place in the world's fastest footballers ranking , a player of the British club Manchester United. Ecuadorian footballer showed an excellent speed( 35.1 km / h) in the match "Blackburn" - "Manchester United".
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Arjen Robben Speed up to 37 km / h
The head of the list of the fastest football players is the famous midfielder of the Munich "Bavaria" Arjen Robben .He developed an astonishing speed of 37 km / h at the 2014 World Cup. This speed record was never beaten, which makes the Netherlands winger the fastest player.