10 fastest players in world football right now

Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain

#7 PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG, ARSENAL | 35.5 kmph

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was Arsenal's best player last season
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was Arsenal's best player last season

Arguably Arsenal's best player this season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been a bright spark in what has been a dull season for the Gunners.

The Gabon international is the captain of the north London outfit and has led from the front. Having been bought from Borussia Dortmund in 2018 for £56 million, Aubameyang has been a constant provider of goals ever since joining the club. The 31-year-old has made 109 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 70 goals.

With just a year left in his contract, the striker has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Barcelona. However, recent rumours have suggested that Arsenal have offered a new contract, which is close to being accepted.


#6 INAKI WILLIAMS, ATHLETIC BILBAO | 35.5 kmph

Inaki Williams recently signed a nine-year contract with Athletic Bilbao
Inaki Williams recently signed a nine-year contract with Athletic Bilbao

A product of the famed Athletic Bilbao academy, Inaki Williams is a one-club man, having played only for Athletic Bilbao so far.

A versatile forward who played as a striker as well on the right-wing last season, Williams has been ever-present for Bilbao for some time now. The 26-year-old has made nearly 250 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 58 goals. Williams combines his pace with strong dribbling ability, forming a potent attacking threat for his club.

The Spain international was previously linked with a move away from the club, with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona suggested as potential destinations.

However, Williams signed a nine-year contract with Athletic Bilbao in August 2019.


#5 ERLING HAALAND, BORUSSIA DORTMUND | 36 kmph

Erling Haaland has been touted to become the best striker in the world
Erling Haaland has been touted to become the best striker in the world

Touted by many as a future Ballon d'Or winner, Erling Braut Haaland is regarded as the best young striker in the world right now.

The Norway international joined Borussia Dortmund after a stellar campaign with Red Bull Salzburg in January this year, and he has been in fine form. Haaland made 18 appearances for Dortmund in all competitions in the season gone by, scoring 16 goals. Before that, the 20-year-old had scored 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg.

Having rejected Manchester United to join Dortmund in January, it seems unlikely that he will be in Germany for long. While United remain interested, the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City are all keeping an eye on his development.


#4 KYLIAN MBAPPE, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN | 36 kmph

Kylian Mbappe has been in fine form for Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe has been in fine form for Paris Saint-Germain

One of the best players in world football right now, Kylian Mbappe's rise to the top has been impressive to watch.

After a breakthrough season with Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain decided to splurge €145 million on the forward, making him one of the most expensive players in football. The France international has enjoyed a stellar stint with PSG so far; he has made 122 appearances in all competitions and scored 90 goals for the club.

The 21-year-old was also instrumental in France's World Cup win in 2018, winning the Best Young Player gong for his performances in the tournament. Already a superstar, Mbappe is well on his way to becoming the best player in the world.


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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh