Top 10 Fastest Soccer Players in the World
The soccer is a game of highly accuracy and speed. The average speed of out-field players is about 14-21 km/h but there are some players which are extra speedy. These are truly called fastest soccer players in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi are in the top 10. Gareth Bale and Antonio Valencia are also among top quickest footballers in the world. Here are the top 10 fastest soccer players in the world 2014-15.
Top 10 Fastest Soccer Players in the World
10. Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal (30.1km/h)
The Arsenal’s striker Alexis Sanchez is at No 10 position in our list of top 10 fastest soccer players in the world with a speed of 30.1 km/m. It is very hard to catch him whenever he is in full form and speed. Sanchez has represent Chile in two FIFA World Cups well as the 2011 Copa América.
9. Franck Ribery – Bayern Munich (30.7km/h)
The French winger Franck Ribery is another sprinter in the list of quickest footballers in the world. Franck plays for Bayern Munich in Germen league Bundesliga. He is one of the fastest footballers with a speed of 30.7km/h.
8. Wayne Rooney – Manchester United (32.1 km/h)
Rooney looks heavy but actually, he is one of the quickest soccer players in the world. The England’s skipper can run with a speed of 32.1 km/h. Playing as forward for Manchester United in Premier League, he is a one of the leading goal scorers in the league. It is a clear proof of his abilities, skills and speed of Wayne Rooney.
7. Lionel Messi – Barcelona (32.5 km/h)
Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in the world, the all-time top goal scorer in La Liga, is a magnificent athlete in the world of soccer. No one can deny his phenomenal quickness that rattles the best defenders in the world. The Argentinian striker clocks in 32.5 km/h and comes in at No 7 in our list of the top 10 fastest soccer players in the world 2015.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid (33.6 km/h)
The Portuguese winger and Real Madrid’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo is clocking at 33.6 km/h on speed clock. He is the one of the fittest athletes in the world. His speed, control, and accuracy make him one of the complete football players in the history of soccer. Currently he is the highest hat-trick scorer in La Liga and one of the leading goal scorers in La Liga.
5. Aaron Lennon – Tottenham Hotspur (33.8 km/h)
At No. 5 position in the in the list of top 10 fastest soccer players in the world 2015 is English winger Aaron Lennon. With a speed of 33.8 km/h Lennon has an ability to crash the world’s best defense line.
4. Gareth Bale – Real Madrid (34.7 km/h)
Gareth Bale is a Welsh footballer who plays for Real Madrid as a winger. Bale is renowned for his tremendous speed, great crossing abilities, a great left foot and exceptional physical qualities. He clocks in at a speedy 34.7 km/h.
3. Antonio Valencia –Manchester United (35.2 km/h)
Although Ecuadorian right winger Antonio Valencia is not a world best midfielder but it is owing to skill not speed. One speed scale he is one of the fastest soccer players in the world. With a speed of 35.2 km/h he is at No.3 position in our list of Top 10 Fastest Soccer Players in the World 2015.
2. Theo Walcott – Arsenal (35.7 km/h)
The English winger Theo Walcott is another quickest footballer in today’s fast and furious football. His speedy pace and ball crossing led his manager Arsène Wenger to deploy him on the wing for most of his career. This speed is about 35.7 km/h and he is 2nd fastest soccer player in our list.
1. Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich (37 km/h)
At top position in our list of fastest footballers in the world is Bayern Munich’s forward Arjen Robben. His speed was recorded 37 km/h in a match against Real Madrid. This is the fastest ever recorded speed by a footballer.
