Top 10 fastest footballers in the world according to FIFA

5. Theo Walcott (32.7 kmph)

When Theo Walcott broke on to the scene, the first thing everyone complimented him was for his pace. Easily the biggest strength in his game, Walcott has at times used his sprint speed to devastating effect.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo (33.6 kmph)

The former Ballon d`Or winner is at the fourth position. Playing on the wings, Ronaldo uses his rapid pace to cause havoc in the defences of opponents. The man from Madeira will go down as one of the greatest footballers ever.

3. Aaron Lennon (33.8 kmph)

Struggling to find a place in the first team at Tottenham these days, surely Aaron Lennon will be looking at other options in January, especially with the World Cup looming. Considering Lennon’s incredible agility, there won’t be a short list of suitors for the former Leeds winger.

2. Gareth Bale (34.7 kmph)

Ronaldo’s current and Lennon’s former teammate Gareth Bale falls just short of the top spot. Pace is one of the biggest strengths of the Welshman’s game and was a huge factor in Real Madrid paying a world-record transfer fee for him.

1. Antonio Valencia (35.1 kmph)

And at the top, we have Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia. The footballer was clocked at 35.1 kmph during a match. This list is dominated by wingers and it’s no surprise that we have a winger at the top.

Here’s an infographic representation (Source: Soccerly):