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Speed is a crucial requirement in soccer for a good winger and striker and as we wait for the FIFA 2014 World Cup, let’s have a look at the top 10 quickest players to watch out for in Brazil this summer.
1. Mathis Bolly, 23
Acceleration – 97
Sprint speed – 97
I bet you do not know who this player is. All football lovers will really struggle to try and figure out who this young player is and which team he participates in. Mathias plays for the Cote d’Ivoire national team and Fortuna Desseldorf (2nd division German Bundas Liga team). He is a left winger and has a very burly left foot. Despite his lack of good skills in heading and control of the ball, the young Ivory Coast Star in general has an acceleration of 97 which earns him the no 1 spot in the quickest player in soccer and opponents don’t stand a chance in catching him when he gets hold of the ball
2. Theo Walcott, 25
Acceleration – 97
Sprint speed – 96
The Arsenal and England forward and winger is a firm pacer and perhaps the most efficient player and his speed on the flanks will for sure leave you puzzled. His sprinting speed trait is 96 and this makes him a menace to defenders when he is attacking.
3. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 24
Acceleration – 96
Sprint speed – 95.
The Borrusia Dortmund and Gabon striker is just unstoppable when he gets hold of the ball. His passes and finishing are good and combined with his speed of 95; any defender will be left confused and humiliated.
4. Guillermo Rojas, 30
Acceleration – 96
Sprint speed – 95
The Mexican left back legend for the last 10 years has been associated with 9 dissimilar clubs. This shows you that every coach wants a taste of his amazing skills in his team. With his outstanding speed of 95, he provides impossible crosses in positions that are almost not possible to go because of his small size.
5. Lionel Messi, 26
Acceleration – 96
Sprint speed – 90
The Argentina and Barcelona player is considered the master of football by many. His control of the ball almost makes players think that the ball is attached to his feet because he never lets it go. His speed of 90, amazing dribbling and power of the ball is a nightmare to any player who comes across him especially defenders. Almost every time he lets go of the ball is usually a free kick awarded to his team so not many opposing teams like him.
6. Jonathan Biabiany, 26
Acceleration – 95
Sprint speed – 97
The Parma and France winger is always a threat to the opposing teams, his speed of 95 and his crosses are good and when combined with a good striker, there is no doubt what the duo can do.
7. Luton Shelton, 28
Acceleration – 95
Sprint speed – 94
Shelton plays for Jamaica and a club, Volga Nizhny (Russian Premier League) and can play as a winger or forward. His long legs and speed skills make it very easy for him to pass defenders.
8. Cedric Mabwati,21
Acceleration – 95
Sprint speed – 93
He is a Congolese international player and also plays for Real Betis. He is a very handful player and with his speed, he can surprise you with what he can do so defenders be aware.
9. Jody Lukoki, 21
Acceleration – 95
Sprint speed – 92
Lukoki is a Congolese winger who plays for S.C. Cambour (Dutch club) and has a speed of 92 which makes him a favorite for Congo. Look out for him.
10. Joao Plata, 21
Acceleration – 95
Sprint speed – 83
Joao plays for the Ecuador national team and Real Salt who can either play as a winger or forward. He has a good endurance and with his speed, defenders will have a hard time chasing him.
Make sure to store these names somewhere in your brain as the World Cup nears. You will be amazed how fast these players can run so be sure to tune in if you are not watching live from Brazil.
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