Haaland, Mbappe, and more: Ranking the 5 fastest forwards in the world right now (2022)

#3 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) – 36 km/h

TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Having clocked a top speed of 36 km/h, Erling Haaland has emerged as one of the quickest strikers in the history of the game.

The Borussia Dortmund goal machine is freakishly quick for a player his size, and he rarely gives the ball away while charging towards goal.

In him, the Yellow and Blacks have a generational striker, but one who is likely to move away from the club sooner rather than later.

Haaland, who has scored 23 goals in 20 games across competitions, is being courted by every footballing powerhouse in Europe.

With his €75million release clause set to be activated in the upcoming transfer window, the Norwegian is preparing for a blockbuster summer.

Expect the bidding war to commence towards the business end of the 2021-22 season.

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#2 Adama Traore (Barcelona) – 38 km/h

FC Barcelona v SSC Napoli: Knockout Round Play-Off Leg One - UEFA Europa League

Lightning-quick and strong as an ox, Barcelona winger Adama Traore, with a top speed of 38 km/h, is the quickest player in La Liga.

Following an impressive spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the former La Masia graduate has returned to the Camp Nou with a point to prove.

Since his homecoming in January, Traore has featured in only a couple of games in La Liga, registering two assists.

Traore may not be as skillful as some other forwards on this list, but in him, Barcelona finally have a direct, intimidating winger.

The Spaniard has a knack for fluffing the final delivery, but the threat he inflicts upon his opponents is very real.

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#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) – 38 km/h

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid: Round Of Sixteen Leg One - UEFA Champions League

With a claimed top speed of 38 km/h, Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is arguably the quickest player in the world right now.

Mbappe, who has been at the club since 2017, regularly uses his pace and close control to beat opponents before landing a killer blow.

Despite playing alongside the great Lionel Messi, Mbappe has firmly held his own this season. He has been calm and collected on the ball, has excelled both as a winger and centre-forward, and has popped up with decisive strikes.

The 2018 World Cup winner was PSG’s standout performer in their win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. His pace troubled the Whites all night long, but their resistance did not crumble until the 94th minute.

Mbappe beat Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao with his pace before slotting the ball through Thibaut Courtois’ legs to seal a 1-0 win for PSG.

No wonder the 23-year-old is already hailed as one of the best in the world.