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Football as a game has many facets to it and it is definitely not just about goals and assists. Though goals matter in the end, one can safely say that fans fell in love with the game not just because of it.
The modern day game demands a lot from the players and speed is certainly a part of it. Though speed isn't everything, it definitely plays a bigger role nowadays and an integral part of the game.
The ability of players to go past defenders at pace adds to the strength of a team. When every player tries to work on that aspect of the game, a few are naturally gifted with blistering pace.
Without much ado, we take a look at the 10 fastest football players in the world currently.
#10 Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
The Frenchman may not be one of the best players in the world right now but he certainly is a tough player to catch when he is in full tilt. Known for his pace and energy on the flanks, Dembele made his big money move to Barcelona after his stunning exploits in Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. A gifted speedster, the youngster is also a good finisher. However, he has failed to hit his heights so far at the Camp Nou.
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#9 Leon Bailey, Bayer Leverkusen
He may not be as popular as most on the list, but, the Bayer Leverkusen winger is certainly on the path to becoming one in the near future. Though he has featured regularly for the Bundesliga club this season, the 21-year-old has failed to replicate his last season form so far. He made a name for himself with his blistering pace and a player to watch out for in the near future.
#8 Gareth Bale, Real Madrid
Though his name on the list does not surprise many, the position certainly does. Regarded as one of the fastest players in the world right now, Bale has reached speeds in excess of 35 km/h. Gareth Bale has topped the speed charts on many occasions during his illustrious career and scored some stunning solo goals, courtesy of his cracking speed and accuracy in front of goal.
#7 Mo Salah, Liverpool
The Egyptian international is one of the best forwards in world football at the moment. A quick, hard-working player with good technique, Salah is predominantly known for his speed, an eye for goal, accurate finishing, dribbling, first touch, and ball control. He is deceptively quick and more often than not, beat defenders one on one. Primarily a winger, Salah can occupy various attacking positions on the pitch.
#6 Hector Bellerin, Arsenal
The Arsenal right-back is one of the fastest in world football at the moment. Bellerin is predominantly known for his pace and ability to beat defenders in one on one situations. He has clocked some great speeds in the Premier League in the past and certainly ranks at the top when it comes to speed. The Spaniard is currently ruled out for six to nine months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Chelsea in January.
#5 Inaki Williams, Athletic Bilbao
He might be a surprise inclusion to many but certainly not to the ones who follow LaLiga. Inaki Williams is quick and at 24, he can only get better. He showed off his blistering pace on in a LaLiga game against Sevilla this season. He picked up the ball from inside his own half and ran all the way to slot into the back of the net. He has clocked speeds close to 35 km/h.
#4 Kingsley Coman, Bayern Munich
The 22-year-old Frenchman is one of the most talented wingers in world football at the moment. A technically gifted wide player, the Bayern Munich star is regarded a lot for his pace, agility, and dribbling skills. Coman possesses abilities to unlock a stubborn defense with his pace and direct approach to the game. He caused a problem or two for Liverpool in the recently concluded first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.
#3 Leroy Sane, Manchester City
The German winger is one of the best young talents in the Premier League and European football. He has been a mainstay in Pep Guardiola's City side and mesmerized opponents with his deadly pace and dribbling skills. According to Opta, Leroy Sane registered the highest top speed in the Premier League during the 2017/18 campaign. He clocked 35.48 kph, which is actually the fastest speed ever recorded in Premier League until then.
#2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
The Arsenal striker is one of the best when it comes to stretching the opponent defense with raw pace. One of the consistent and prolific strikers in European football for quite some time, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is regarded a lot for his speed, agility, and intelligent runs into the box. He can go past defenders at will and is good in one on one situations.
#1 Kylian Mbappe, PSG
This man needs no introduction. Kylian Mbappe is one of the hotshots in world football right now and has been phenomenal for his club and country over the past couple of years. Capable of playing on either flank and also as a center-forward, Mbappe possesses some great abilities at a very young age. The World Cup winner is known for his outstanding pace, ability to beat defenders one on one, quick feet, and acceleration.
