5 fittest players in world football at the moment

Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 36.
Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 36.

#3 Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Robert Lewandowski is arguably the best striker in the game right now.
Robert Lewandowski is arguably the best striker in the game right now.

One of the best strikers to ever grace the game, Robert Lewandowski is definitely one of the fittest players in world football at the moment.

Lewandowski has aged like fine wine, and at 32, is arguably the best striker in the game at the moment. He has been terrific since joining Bayern Munich in 2014, scoring 310 goals in 360 matches for the Bavarians.

The Polish striker broke the late Gerd Muller's record of most goals in a Bundesliga campaign last season when he scored 41 goals. Lewandowski also owns the Guinness World Record for the fastest five-goal haul in any major European League, after scoring five times in just nine minutes against Wolfsburg in 2015.

Lewandowski has accurate and impressive finishing skills, excellent technical ability, quick feet, strength in the air, efficient dribbling prowess and a powerful physique.

That has helped him become one of the best and fittest players in the world. He looks set to continue his goalscoring exploits for a more years and isn't likely to stop anytime soon.


#2 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan)

Zlatan Ibrahimovich is playing in the Serie A despite being 39.
Zlatan Ibrahimovich is playing in the Serie A despite being 39.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is quite simply one of the most amazing players in the modern era and one of the best characters in the game's colourful history. He is arguably the most impressive entry on this list, considering his age.

Ibrahimovic has been successful in every league he has played in. The 39-year-old has enjoyed successful spells at Ajax, AC Milan, Inter Milan, PSG and Manchester United.

After a short but successful stint with LA Galaxy in the MLS, the Swedish international joined AC Milan in 2020, and has been one of their main players since then. He has scored 28 goals in 48 appearances for the club since then, which is quite impressive for a striker who will soon turn 40.

Ibrahimovich's technique, creativity, strength, aerial prowess and powerful striking ability makes him a key asset for any team. He will hope to have another fabulous season with Milan this campaign as he approaches the end of his career.


#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players to have graced the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players to have graced the game.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever to play the game, Cristiano Ronaldo is also one of the fittest in the sport right now. He was arguably one of the best players in Serie A, performing at the highest level despite being 36.

While Ronaldo, who has returned to Manchester United this summer, might not run as much as he used to a few years ago, his physical fitness is beyond any doubt. Possessing the ability to jump higher than almost any other player and counter-attacking with lightning pace, the Portugal captain is a phenomenon when it comes to fitness.

Ronaldo has evolved his game; his positioning is now the most important part of his game. The forward covers a lot of ground, and has continued to register impressive numbers, winning the Serie A Golden Boot last season with 29 goals.

He also equalled the record for most international goals held by Ali Daei when he scored his 109th strike for Portugal at Euro 2020. Ronaldo also won the Golden boot in that tournament, scoring five goals and bagging an assist.

A beast and an inspiration on the field, Ronaldo has a healthy lifestyle and the determination to keep himself at the top of his game, which is very commendable for a player his age.

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