3 insanely fast defenders in world football

Keeping things neat at the back remains a key aspect of the game
Keeping things neat at the back remains a key aspect of the game

#1 Jordi Alba

Alba is one of the fastest players in the world
Alba is one of the fastest players in the world

He is one of the fastest players at Barcelona, and has 67 international caps to his name. Alba is a flying left back who loves to attack and provide that extra offensive option. He scored the second goal as Spain beat Italy 4-0 in the 2012 European Championship final. At Barca, he has won 13 titles, having established himself as a starter in the last 5 seasons.

Alba is particularly gifted when it comes to accelerating from zero to full speed. In some instances, players have had a few yards head start, but he still gets to the ball first. At 5 ft 7, Alba is able to fully maintain momentum even at full flight. Marca records his speed at 34.3 km/hr.

Alba has over the years put his speed to good use, especially when making recoveries, closing down players, and attacking. The Spanish international is one of the fastest players in the world, and has continuously excelled while at it.

Real Madrid v AC Milan - Pre-Season Friendly
Real Madrid v AC Milan - Pre-Season Friendly

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