Fastest footballers in the world, featuring big names and a few surprises!
A look at ten of the fastest footballers in the world at the moment in no particular order – ten speedsters that are a nightmare to play against!
1) Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Known throughout his career as a terrific sprinter, Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is certainly among the fastest footballers in the world.
2) Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)
A rival for Walcott at Arsenal, it has been said that Hector Bellerin is the better sprinter of the two, leading to a healthy rivalry between the Gunners pair.
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3) Jordi Alba (Barcelona)
A superb off-the-ball runner from left-back, Jordi Alba has shown himself to be one of the fastest footballers in the world in his career.
4) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
For all his other amazing talents, it’s easy to forget quite how fast Lionel Messi is when he gets going, and his running off the ball is as good as his dribbling skill on it.
5) Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
A young player who seems to glide across the pitch, Manchester City new-boy Raheem Sterling is another pacey customer when he gets going.
6) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
A player who can leave defenders for dead, Gareth Bale is undoubtedly one of the fastest footballers in the world as he has shown throughout his career.
7) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
Another superbly pacey winger who is impossible to catch when he’s at his best, Arjen Robben has spent his career outrunning defenders and embarrassing full-backs.
8) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund)
A top class player who has also wowed crowds with his running in recent times, Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can put his speed to good use up front or out wide.
9) Aaron Lennon (Tottenham)
Not the best player in the Premier League by any stretch of the imagination, but Aaron Lennon’s pace on the wing has often made him a tough opponent.
10) Antonio Valencia (Manchester United)
Another player who doesn’t always show it, but Antonio Valencia is surely the fastest player on the books at Manchester United.
