Erling Haaland Crowned Fastest Player in Champions League 2025, Setting a New Benchmark for Speed and Power

Erling Haaland has emerged as the fastest player in this season’s Champions League, according to Marca.

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The Norwegian goal machine boasts a top speed of 36.9km/h. Sadly, he can’t improve his numbers as Manchester City have been knocked out of the competition by Real Madrid.

The second-fastest player in the competition for 2025 is Achraf Hakimi, with a top speed of 36.5km/h.

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Kylian Mbappe comes third with a top speed of 36.4km/h in the Champions League.

Matheus Nunes (36.4km/h) and Mama Balde (36.1km/h) complete the top five.

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Vinicius Jr. is 16th on the list, with his highest speed being 35.5 km/h. Fede Valverde comes 26th with 35.2 km/h.

No other Real Madrid or Barcelona players make the top 26.

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