Kylian Mbappe is one of the fastest players in the world. We often think so until statistics prove otherwise.

The PSG striker currently leads the scoring list in Ligue 1 this season with 24 goals. 

Mbappe’s playing style relies heavily on quick bursts and diverse finishing abilities.

In early January, Mbappe reached a maximum speed of 36.07 km/h. 

This is still the French star’s highest speed in Ligue 1 this season. 

But the surprising thing is that the Top 10 fastest players of the season are not named Mbappe.

According to L’Equipe statistics, the fastest player in Ligue 1 in the 2023/24 season is Faris Moumbagna. 

The Marseille striker was recorded reaching a speed of 36.37 km/h during a trip to Clermont in round 24 of Ligue 1.

Ranked 10th on this list is Shavy Babicka of Toulouse. The Gabon winger reached a maximum speed of 36.08 km/h in the match against Nantes in round 21 of Ligue 1.

Mbappe with a maximum speed of 36.07 km/h is still behind Babicka. In other words, in Ligue 1, the PSG star is not among the fastest players.

However, all comparisons are only relative. Mbappe once reached a speed of up to 38km/h in the victory over Sociedad (2-1) in the second leg of the 1/8 round of the Champions League. 

The 25-year-old striker needs to repeat this impressive achievement in Ligue 1 to be recognized as the fastest player in the tournament.

In the eyes of Mbappe’s opponents, speed is always the most dangerous weapon of the French spearhead. 

Speaking before the France-Germany friendly match, coach Julian Nagelsmann commented, “Mbappe runs 2km/h faster than every other player in the world.”

Top 10 fastest players in Ligue 1 this season:

1. Faris Moumbagna (Marseille): 36.37 km/h

2. Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest): 36.35 km/h

3. Romain Del Castillo (Brest): 36.32 km/h

4. Andy Pelmard (Clermont): 36.31 km/h

4. Mousa Tamari (Montpellier): 36.31 km/h

6. Warren Kamanzi (Toulouse): 36.20 km/h

7. Enzo Tchato (Montpellier): 36.17km/h

8. Alan Virginius (Clermont): 36.12 km/h

9. Jonathan Claus (Marseille): 36.11 km/h

10. Shavy Babicka (Toulouse): 36.08 km/h

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