Usain Bolt's ratings on PES 2018 revealed, given 99 speed and power

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The sprint king will make his footballing debut in the game

What's the story?

It is no secret that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt loves football and if given a chance, he would have been a footballer instead of an athlete. Now, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 (PES 2018) will fulfil his dream of being a football player.

Bolt's in-game rating in the latest edition is 75 which is just three less than French footballer Kylian Mbappe.

Bolt shared his thoughts at the decision and said, "I love football and have played PES for as long as I can remember; it's the best football game there is, and it's a great honour to be a part of it and its success."

He added, "When the opportunity arose to be a player in PES 2018, it was too good to be true. Having my face and movements scanned for use in the game was a fascinating process and I hope those who pre-order the game make full use of my pace and skill."

In case you didn't know

In the game, speed and acceleration will now be known as pace and explosive power. He has also been given the position of Left Wing Forward in the game and is available in the MyClub Mode if you pre-order the game.

The heart of the matter

According to images and the new trailer released, Bolt has been given a speed and explosive power on 99. The game is due to release on September 12th worldwide and September 14th in the United Kingdom.

Following his retirement from athletics, Bolt spoke of a desire to transition to football because he loved the game. To that end, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke confirmed that the 6 ft 5 in Jamaican will be training with the Bundesliga team.

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What's next?

Whether Bolt will fulfill his childhood dream of being a professional football player or not, remains a mystery. But he will certainly achieve it in the virtual world of Pro Evolution Soccer. the 8-time Olympic gold medal winner is undoubtedly excited for this new venture.

Sportskeeda's Take

With the release of PES 2018 mere days away, fans will be queueing up to pre-order the game to experience playing as the fastest man in the world in the soccer field. So what ae you waiting for? Get up and hit the nearest game store and pre-order your copy of the game right now!