Euro 2016: Top 5 fastest players so far in the tournament

#2 Josh Magennis (Northern Ireland) – 32 km/h

Magennis plays for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock and scored 10 goals for them in the 2015-16 season. Not a regular starter for the Northern Ireland, Magennis came off the bench in the 2-0 win over Ukraine and then in the 1-0 loss to Germany.

The 26 minutes which the 25-year-old striker has played in the tournament so far, were enough for him to clock one of the fastest speeds in the Euro 2016. Magennis, along with his teammates, will be willing to bring out their best in the round-of-16 match against Wales.

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