In the world of football, speed can be a game-changer, and Kylian Mbappe is often hailed as one of the swiftest players of our time, with some even considering him the fastest. However, recent statistics from France’s Ligue 1 challenge this perception, revealing that Mbappe is not among the top ten fastest players in the league.
Topping the speed charts in France is Moussa Tamari of Montpellier, who clocked an impressive speed of 36.31 kilometers per hour. Close on his heels is Andy Pelmard from Clermont, registering a speed of 36.14 km/h. French national and Marseille’s right-back Jonathan Clauss holds the third spot with a speed of 36.11 km/h.
Moses Simon from Nantes is not far behind, with a recorded speed of 35.97 kilometers per hour. Folarin Balogun, Monaco’s recent addition from Arsenal, matched Simon’s pace.
Joining this fleet-footed group is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Joel Mvuka breathing down their necks at 35.96 kilometers per hour. Abdul Kader Bamba from Nantes ranks eighth with a speed of 35.95 km/h.
Keni Lala of Brest managed a speed of 35.94 km/h. Paris Saint-Germain, despite lacking Mbappe on this list, still makes its presence felt in the top 10 thanks to Achraf Hakimi’s speed of 35.90 km/h. The Moroccan player rounds off a list that notably excludes the star attraction of the French champions.
This surprising revelation serves as a reminder that the beautiful game always has new surprises and that even the most celebrated players have exciting competition to contend with.
