Below are the fastest players in the 2023/24 Champions League. With the final phase of the UCL coming to a close last night, a number of statistics have been getting compiled.
And among these is the fastest players and their top speed. So without further ado, these are the fastest players in the 2023/24 Champions League.
Karim Adeyemi
The Borussia Dortmund striker has a top speed of 36.3km/hr. Without a doubt, Adeyemi is fast and this has aided his Dortmund career.
Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe’s explosive speed is one of his strengths. Going toe to toe with the PSG striker is very difficult. He averages a top speed of 36.1 km/hr.
Lois Openda
The Belgian forward plays for German side RB Leipzig. His top speed is 35.7 km/hr.
Marcus Rashford
The Manchester United attacker maybe having the worst spell of his career but he hasn’t lost the speed. Despite United having crashed out of the UCL, Rashford’s was 35.7 km/hr.
Daizen Maeda
The 26 year old Japanese winger plays for Scottish side, Celtic FC who also didn’t qualify from the groups. His top speed was 35.6 km/hr.
Alphonso Davies
It would be a surprise and shock if the Canadian international wasn’t on the list. Apparently the German left back’s top speed is 35.5km/hr.
Mohammed Simakan
The French right back plays for RB Leipzig. And his top speed is 35.5 km/he.
Sandro Tonali
The Italian was banned for a year without participating in football related activities after being found guilty of gambling. Therefore he missed majority of Newcastle’s games but had a top speed of 35.5 km/hr.
Theo Hernandez
The French left back plays for Italian side AC Milan. They took didn’t qualify out of the groups but went to the Europa League. His top speed has been 35.4 km/hr
Achraf Hakimi
The Moroccan and PSG right back’s top speed is 35.4 km/hr. He completes the list.