Fastest football players in the world: Ranking the top 10 by top speed this season

#5 Theo Walcott (England, Everton)

Theo Walcott's speed continues to trouble the opposition

Top Speed: 35.7 kph

Theo Walcott might have never fulfilled the promise he showed as a youth player, but the Englishman did make a name for himself due to his searing pace. Walcott played for Arsenal for 12 seasons, before securing a move to Everton in January of 2018.

During his time with the Gunners, Walcott was a handful for most defenses. He was speedy, skillful and also had a knack of getting goals. Since moving to Everton, the Englishman has shown signs of his old form, but his inconsistency has been costly. However, he does have 4 goals and 2 assists from 34 games in all competitions.

Walcott remains one of the fastest players in the football world and can still give most of the defenders a run for their money. This season, Walcott has achieved a top speed of 35.7 kph on the pitch, which means he is the 5th fastest player in the world at present.