Kylian Mbappe and Ferran Torres top the list of fastest sprinters in Euros 2024.
The Euro 2024 tournament has not only been a showcase of skill and strategy but also of sheer speed, with French forward Kylian Mbappé emerging as the standout sprinter.
Official UEFA statistics from the quarter-final clash against Portugal revealed Mbappé's lightning-fast pace, clocking an impressive 36.5 kilometers per hour, making him the fastest player in the competition so far.
Hot on Mbappé's heels is Spain's Ferran Torres, whose speed of 36 kilometers per hour places him second on the leaderboard.
These two players are the only ones to have surpassed the 36 kilometers per hour mark in Euro 2024, showcasing their explosive acceleration and agility on the pitch.
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Benjamin Sesko of Slovenia, who previously held the fastest player title through the group stages and the Round of 16 with 35.9 kilometers per hour, now sits in third place.
His rapid pace set a high benchmark early in the tournament, only to be eclipsed by Mbappé and Torres in the later stages.
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Rounding off the top speeds are Germany's Leroy Sané and Romania's Valentin Mihaila, both reaching 35.8 kilometers per hour, sharing the fourth spot.
Theo Hernández of France also features prominently, securing the sixth fastest speed at 35.7 kilometres per hour, underscoring the French team's overall pace and athleticism.
As Euro 2024 progresses towards its climactic stages, the competition not only intensifies in terms of skill and strategy but also in the thrilling displays of speed from these dynamic players.
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Fans can anticipate more breathtaking moments as Mbappé and Torres meet for the semi-final showdown as they continue to push the limits of athleticism and speed on the European stage.