Want to know which soccer player can take home the title of ‘The Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time?’ Well, this is the article that you were waiting for. I have taken my time and energy to compile a list so that you do not have to worry about a single thing.
Candidates For The Title Of The Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time
Football has been a game for the winner. The game is known for its action-packed nature and speed. As a result, there are several players who are worthy enough to be the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’ Here are some of the few who can take home the title.
25. Theo Walcott (35 km/h)
No. 25 on our list is the English soccer player Theo James Walcott. Walcott represented England in the 2006 World Cup and 2012 Euro cup. This former english soccer player is known for his amazing pace and skills. However, critics believe that his pace is the only thing that sets him apart from other players during his time. In fact, some might even call him a one-trick pony. However, that is far from the truth. Walcott’s hat trick against Croatia proved this notion wrong.
24. Marcus Rashford (34.2 km/h)
No. 24 on our list is none other than Marcus Rashford. Sadly, Rashford could have been higher on our list of ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time’, but 2022 and 2023 were not kind to him. Still, there is no doubt that he is a beast on the field. This English player proved himself to be one of the leading goal-scorers under Erik Ten Hag’s leadership. But his pace on the field is what sets him apart from his colleagues. Couple that with his dribbling technique, he is unstoppable.
23. Achraf Hakimi (35 km/h)
No. 23 is Moroccan speedster Achraf Hakimi. Paris Sain-German paid $60 million and literally fought with Inter Milan to acquire Hakimi. Therefore, this shows the kind of appeal he has on soccer as a whole. It is highly unlikely that a defender would be inducted into our list of, ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’ Still, this Moroccan Defender somehow found his way to this list. Hakimi started out his career playing for a team called Colonia Olgevi and eventually graduated to PSG.
22. Cristiano Ronaldo (35.2 km/h)
No. 22 is the GOAT himself, Christiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has become synonymous with success in the soccer community. Ronaldo managed to play for some of the biggest teams in the soccer world. The Portuguese soccer wiz has easily become one of the best soccer players of all time. Even at the age of 39, Ronaldo is still one of the fastest players on the greens. As a result, he deserves a place on this list.
21. Daniel James (35.39 km/h)
No. 22 on our list is the young and immensely talented Daniel Owens James. Owens is a winger and has played in teams like Leeds United and the National Wales Football team. In fact, analysts believe that he was the sole reason why the National Wales Football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1958. He began his career with Swansea City back in 2018. Since then, he has managed to play for the Red Devils and is currently employed by Leeds United.
20. Leroy Sane ( 35.48 km/h)
No. 20 on our list is none other than Leroy Sane. Sane is what you call a ‘breakout star.’ Chase managed to wow fans with his skills after a slow debut season with Manchester. He single-handedly scored 10 goals and 15 assists in 32 appearances. As a result, he went on to become one of the best players for Manchester United. His unparalleled speed aided him in earning his place on our list looking for the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’
19. Inaki Williams ( 35.62 km/h)
No. 19 is the 28-year-old Inaki Williams. Williams has been playing for Athletic Bilbao for the last eight seasons and managed to make some huge waves due to his stellar performance. Williams plays in the forward position and has gone on to play for teams like the Ghana National team and Athletic Bilbao. Inaki’s speed can be best explained as lightning-fast. His pacing helped his team to win the Supercopa de Espana trophy. For a man who is 1.86 meters tall, he is certainly agile and adept with his dribbling skills.
18. Jeremie Frimpong (36 km/h)
No. 18 on our list is Jeremie Frimpong. Frimpong is easily one of the most underrated players of all time. Frimpong is known to produce amazing results with his pacing and speed. Frimpong’s speed has always been a cause for celebration. But he has gradually become faster and more agile with time. As a result, it felt natural to include him in this article about the “Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time’.
17. Ronaldo Nazario (36.2 km/h)
No. 17 on our list is Ronaldo Nazario of Brazil. Soccer peaked when Nazario managed to take the ball and go on insane runs dodging defenders. There is no wonder why Nazario is often lauded as one of the GOATs of soccer. Ronaldo was an all-rounder. He had strength, he had finesse, he had skills, and he had the pacing. This sets him apart from most other players of his time.
16. Erling Haaland (36.22 km/h)
Surprisingly, the No. 16 position is held by Man City star Erling Haaland. Haaland is a tall player. He stands at around 1.94 meters tall. Still, he manages to break stereotypes and speeding records quite easily. His speed allows him to dodge defenders and score some amazing goals. He single-handedly managed to score three goals in his debut match. Subsequently, he also set the record for scoring 9 goals in a single match.
15. Federico Valverde (36.3km/h)
No.15 is Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde. Valverde quickly established himself as one of the best center midfielders in the soccer world. His box-to-box approach and soccer skills have made him one of the most sought-after players in Madrid. He is currently one of the fastest players in Real Madrid. Subsequently, he has also been a member of the Uruguay National Team. He started playing football at the age of 3 and is now a part of one of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid.
14. Claudio Caniggia (36.4 km/h)
No.14 is Argentina’s Claudio Caniggia. Claudio Caniggia played for many clubs across Europe from 1990 to 2000. Caniggia might not be one of the most sought-after or well-known players, but he was certainly one of the fastest players. Claudio hailed from Argentina and represented them in three World Cups.
13. Darwin Nunez (36.5 km/h)
No. 13 is Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez. Nunez was a summer signing for Liverpool. Soon after his inclusion in the team, he managed to break several records. The Uruguayan speedster managed to break the record with a speed of 36.5 km/h. As a result, he was included on this list to find the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time’.
12. Alphonso Davies (36.5 km/h)
No.12 on our list is the Canadian soccer player Alphonso Boyles Davies. Davies is a winger or left-back. Alphonso currently plays for Bayern Munich and Canada’s national soccer team. Davies’ impeccable speed and agility have earned him the name ‘Road Runner.’ However, critics think that he could develop his ancillary skills to support his skill array. Nonetheless, he is definitely one of the fastest soccer players you will come across on the greens.
11. Mohammed Salah (36.6km/h)
No.11 is none other than Mohammed Salah. Currently, Salah is one of the most talented and best strikers in the world. He single-handedly managed to pick Liverpool from the slump. And this is why he even became a Ballon d’Or winner. Still, he is also one of the fastest players of all time and one of the best strikers in the Premier League. His fastest-ever recorded speed was 36.6 km/h. As a result, he holds the tenth position on our list of the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’
10. Adama Traore ( 36.6 km/h)
No.10 on our list is the former Barcelona player Adama Traore. Traore broke into the scene with a lot of promises. It is safe to say that he managed to become one of the best and fastest players in the Premier League.
9. Ousmane Dembele (36.6km/h)
Ousmane Dembele holds the No.9 position on the list of fastest soccer players. This French forward soccer player is currently one of the best assets of Barcelona. Not only that, he is also seen as one of the most promising young talents in Europe. Hence, a worthy contender for the title of ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’
8. Mykhailo Mudryk(36.63km/h)
No.8 on our list is Chelsea’s new signing Mykhailo Mudryk. Soon after his induction into the team, he managed to wow everyone with his amazing skill and pacing with the ball. The 22-year-old managed to become one of the fastest players in the Premier League. As a result, he played for several teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Uruguayan National team.
7. Karim Adeyemi (36.7km/h)
The no. 7 position is held by the up-and-coming player Karim Adeyemi. Several European teams have kept a close watch on Karim and claim that he is the next big thing in European Soccer. He has already established himself as a speedster. And now he is hell-bent on proving his goal-scoring abilities.
6. Antonio Rudiger (36.7km /h)
No.6 on our list is Antonio Rudiger of the Los Blancos. Germany’s Antonio Rudiger is a center-back and has played for Madrid and the German National Team. Rudiger is known for his imposing presence and aggressive play style. Even though injuries have slowed him down, he is still one of the fastest men in soccer.
5. Gareth Bale (36.95 km/h)
No.5 is none other than Gareth Bale. Bale is easily one of the most famous and memorable European players of all time. My childhood has been riddled with Gareth Bale and his iconic performance. Bale’s quickness was one of the things that brought him to prominence. In fact, he retired with the moniker of being the best British soccer player of all time.
4. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (37.4 km/h)
No.4 position is currently hel by Aaron Wan-Bissaka. You will be pardoned if you cannot recognize this player. But the internet seems to think that he is worthy to be included in the conversation about the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’ However, he is often believed to be a one-trick pony. I believe that he did not get enough chance to prove himself.
3. Mahmoud Trezeguet (37.5 km/h)
The No. 3 position on our list is held by the Aston Villa winger Mahmoud Trezeguet. I personally believe that he could have done more during his tenure with the Villa. Still, he is definitely one of the fastest players of all time. His fastest recorded speed was 37.5 km/h. Back in 2019, he established himself as the fourth-fastest player in the League.
2. Kyle Walker (37.8km/h)
No.2 on our list is Manchester City’s fastest defender, Kyle Walker. Kyle managed to establish himself as the best and fastest defender in the EPL. Moreover, he also established himself as one of the best full-backs of this generation. Apart from strength, he is known for other attributes like speed, agility, strength, and tactical ability. Howevevr, those are not enough to be at the top of this list.
1. The Winner: Kylian Mbappe (38 km/h)
The first position on this list is held by none other than Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe is not just a speedster. He is one of the few players who managed to win the title of League 1 Top Goalscorer for three consecutive years. Therefore, it is understandable why this young one is holding the first position. The fastest recorded speed of Mbappe is around 38km/h. This makes him the title holder of the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’
The Final Thought
With that, you have reached the very end of this list of the ‘Fastest Soccer Player Of All Time.’ Even though I have taken my time to compile this list, I know that it will go obsolete in a matter of a few months. But as of now, Kylian Mbappe is the fastest soccer player of all time.
