5 fastest players in the Champions League so far this season (2021-22)

#3 Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid) - 38.5 km/h

RCD Espanyol v Real Madrid CF - La Liga Santander

Going by the manner in which Vinicius Jr. has kicked off the 2021-22 season, it would be unfair to call him a mercurial winger anymore. The tricky Brazilian forward has taken the opportunity to establish himself as one of the best young players in the world with both hands.

Vinicius has been flying in the new season. He has always been excellent at getting the better of defenders and slaloming past them. His electric pace has always been a virtue that he's put to good use but never more so than in this season.

The 21-year-old has been in scintillating form for Real Madrid so far this term, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 11 appearances across all competitions. He has scored some incredible goals already this season and his pace and quick feet make him a nightmare to defend against.

Vinicius Jr. has clocked a top speed of 38.5 km/h in the Champions League and it looks like he is going to accomplish big things with Real Madrid this season.

#2 Aleksei Miranchuk (Atalanta) - 38.6 km/h

Atalanta BC v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A

Atalanta are known for being one of the most adventurous sides in all of Europe. They attack with abandon and play an entertaining brand of football where 'attack is the best form of defence' seems to be the overarching philosophy.

In a team that's filled with fast movers, 26-year-old Aleksei Miranchuk stands out owing to his blistering pace on the ball. The Russian international has hit a top speed of 38.6 km/h in this season's UEFA Champions League.

He has not been at his best in the new season though. Miranchuk has provided just one assist in six appearances so far this term and Atalanta will need more from him. They are currently sixth in the Serie A table after eight gameweeks.

#1 Marcos Antonio (Shakhtar Donetsk) - 38.6 km/h

Shakhtar Donetsk v FC Basel - UEFA Europa League Quarter Final

Shakhtar Donetsk central midfielder Marcos Antonio is not exactly a regular feature in their starting XI just yet. But he has provided glimpses of the quality he possesses and one thing that stands out is his pace.

Antonio has a low center of gravity which enables him to execute quick turns. He can drop a shoulder and immediately switch on the afterburners and speed away from opposition players thanks to his incredible burst of pace.

The Brazilian loves motoring forward with the ball and probing for open spaces and as such, his pace comes in handy quite regularly. Antonio has clocked a top speed of 38.6 km/h this season in the Champions League.