Top 10 fastest footballers at Euro 2024

The players have shown incredible levels of athleticism in the continental showpiece.

The Euro 2024 has been competitive and entertaining to watch. Germany has been a great host country and the players have delivered brilliant performances under pristine playing conditions. The Euros are considered to be one of the toughest competitions to win due to the high level of all the participating national teams.

Furthermore, the players have been performing at their peak fitness levels at the 2024 UEFA European Championships, trying their level best to help their team’s cause. While doing so, some individuals, with sensational athletic capabilities, have clocked high sprint speeds at the tournament.

Focusing on speedy players and their top speeds, here are the top 10 fastest footballers at the 2024 UEFA European Championships:

10. Rafael Leao – 35.4 km/h

Rafael Leao loves to make darting runs down the left wing for Portugal. The winger has clocked a speed of 35.4 km/h at the 2024 UEFA European Championships. Unfortunately, the attacker could not help the side move past the quarter-final stage.

9. Rasmus Hojlund – 35.5 km/h

Rasmus Hojlund is deceptively fast. The Denmark international plays as a No.9 and loves to receive the ball to his feet. It is rare to see him sprint at full pace but he can be lethal when the situation demands it. He has been observed to be running at 35.5 km/h at the Euros.

8. Micky Van de Ven – 35.6 km/h

Micky Van de Ven is extremely athletic and has been observed running at mind-blowing speeds at Tottenham Hotspur as well. The Dutch defender, who has reached the semi-final stage of the tournament, has been clocked at 35.6 km/h at the tournament in Germany.

7. Dan Ndoye – 35.6 km/h

Dan Ndoye of Switzerland had a positive tournament at an individual level. The striker scored against Germany and caused problems for every opposition defence with his running behind the defensive line. His speed of 35.6 km/h made him one of the fastest footballers at the Euro 2024.

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6. Theo Hernandez – 35.7 km/h

On top of being an exceptional defender, Theo Hernandez is extremely quick and possesses considerable strength. He is the complete package when it comes to the athleticism expected of a modern footballer. The French international has been observed with a sprinting speed of 35.7 km/h.

5. Valentin Mihaila – 35.8 km/h

Valentin Mihăilă of Romania impressed at the 2024 UEFA European Championships with his tenacity and drive. His approach resembled the rest of the squad’s, which is why Romania reached the knockout stages of the tournament. His top speed read 35.8 km/h. 

4. Leroy Sane – 35.8 km/h

Leroy Sane is well-known for his pace and high-quality dribbling. The technically adept winger caused problems aplenty for the opposition defenders at the 2024 UEFA European Championships and recorded a 35.8 km/h speed while representing Germany.

3. Benjamin Sesko – 35.9 km/h

Benjamin Sesko is one of the most sought-after young forwards in Europe. He is a decent finisher and can run behind defenders thanks to his raw pace. The Slovenian international was observed to be running at 35.9 km/h at the tournament. 

2. Ferran Torres – 36 km/h

Ferran Torres has been excellent for Spain at the Euros, scoring a goal and making notable appearances from the bench for the side. He has been clocked at 36 km/h at the tournament, making him the second-fastest individual. 

1. Kylian Mbappe – 36.5 km/h

Despite a broken nose, Kylian Mbappe’s application and work rate has been immense for France at the Euros. The Real Madrid star has recorded a speed of 36.5 km/h, making him the fastest footballer at the tournament. His penetrating runs and dribbling continue to be a threat even if the goals have dried out.

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