If you’ve ever seen Kylian Mbappé running, you’ll know he’s a soccer athlete with explosive pace that’s pretty much unmatched.
He can sprint at breathtaking pace, so much so that he’s widely regarded as the fastest soccer player in the world at this point in time.
Yes, that’s right!
Mbappé is quicker than the likes of renowned pace merchants such as:
- Adama Traore;
- Kyle Walker;
- Alphonso Davies;
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang; and
- Kingsley Coman
But just how fast can Mbappé run at full tilt?
Well, that’s what this article is for, as it’s been written to answer the very curious question of what Mbappé’s top speed is.
So, let’s cut right to the chase and look at the numbers here.
Kylian Mbappé’s top recorded sprint speed measures in at 36 kilometers per hour (km/h), ranking him as the number one fastest player in the world according to the data.
Now it has to be said, that 36 kilometers per hour is really fast!
For the people in England, this figure equates to 22 miles per hour.
The probability of an average human being able to clock such a speed is almost physically impossible, and for good reason.
First of all, Mbappé is a seasoned athlete who has been training as a soccer player for the vast majority of his teenage and adult life.
Not only that, he also has access to the finest physical trainers and sports specialists who are able to give him the best advice on things like his diet and fitness schedules.
You can have a read through our article on why Mbappé is so fast to get the full picture on that.
For now, our focus lies on exploring Mbappé’s top speed a little further.
When did Mbappé record his highest speed?
Kylian Mbappé rose to the top of the running pace charts during a Ligue 1 fixture against fierce rivals Olympique de Marseille in 2021.
Mbappé recorded the impressive sprint speed when his team – Paris Saint Germain – were involved in a counter attacking opportunity which saw the Frenchman cap off the in-play transition with a pivotal goal.
The forward started the run from near his own goal line and in a short period of 11 seconds was able to slot the soccer ball into the back of the opposition net all the way up at the other end of the pitch.
Here’s how this sequence unfolded:
You can see how quickly the Frenchman travels up the pitch as his team mates Marco Veratti and eventually Angel Di Maria seize the opportunity to play Mbappé through on goal.
Who is the fastest player at PSG?
It’s quite clear that Mbappé is the fastest soccer athlete on the Paris Saint Germain roster.
Holding the title of “fastest soccer player in the world” would make it pretty obvious.
A few of his team mates may be able to rival him for pace, but you could make a very convincing argument that none of them would be able to surpass Mbappé when it comes to speed in a foot race.
Final thoughts
This article has talked about Mbappé’s maximum speed in a detailed way.
It’s covered the statistical aspect by revealing how fast he’s able to run at full tilt, as well as give readers more insight into exactly how he managed this feat through visual footage.
For more content on France’s biggest superstar, then check out some of the other posts we have available on the blog, such as:
- Why people like to call Mbappé a turtle;
- Who the soccer idol of Mbappé is;
- If Kylian Mbappé has a brother; and
- The meaning of “Project Mbappé”
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