Though his name on the list does not surprise many, the position certainly does. Regarded as one of the fastest players in the world right now, Bale has reached speeds in excess of 35 km/h.

LAST year’s Top 10 fastest players in the world have been revealed. And League One’s very own Ricky-Jade Jones tops the global list with a blistering speed matched by just one other star.

We look at the top 10 fastest players in world football at the moment. The likes of Adama Traore and Kylian Mbappe are well-renowned for their pace.

This article will list the 22 fastest players in world football, so it’s just based on pace alone, not dribbling ability.

Bale is now one of the most sought after players in world football following an excellent season for Spurs, which includes a stunning hattrick against Inter Milan in the San Siro.

Here are 50 of the fastest players in world football. I have aimed to put together a list that best provides a combination of both sprinting ability, acceleration and speed with the ball.