Road runners of the football field

Road runners of the football field

There are always those pacey players who can play any position from attacking midfield to wings to centre forward. These players mesmerize us with their strength, speed and dribbling skills. Here is a list of Ten of the Fastest Footballers to ever play on the field.

1. Robben - 37.0 km/h - 

Robben broke all records, as he ran past Gerard Pique to win the ball against Spain in the world cup group stage. Robben who's well know for his combination of directness and pace has proved time and again why, he's the best unorthodox winger presently.

2. Ronaldo - 36.9 km/h - 

Not far away is Ronaldo, who just misses out the top stop by a difference of 00.1 secs. Strong, fast, physical are just some of the adjectives that come to mind when we think about Ronaldo. The former Brazil man is a complete player. Ronaldo could score goals at will, and could play anywhere in the front three, that is because of his devastating pace and the sheer control he had over the ball. Ronaldo is one of the greatest strikers to have played.

3. Walcott - 35.7 km/h - 

Theo Walcott or 'Headless Chicken' as the rival fans call him in England, is well know for his pace and running. Walcott who has built his game on hisnpace, can easily beat a defender out for pace as he did for a goal against Tottenham a few seasons back as he left King and Kaboul for pace.

4. Ribery - 35.5 km/h - 

FIFA player of the year 2013, had a brilliant last to last season as he carried his side from strength two strength on the international stage as Bayern won the Treble. The French man played a major part in the treble season as he and fellow winger literally tortured defenders with their directness and dribbling ability.

5. Bale - 35.4 km/h - 

If there is one game which stands at the back of my mind, when it comes Bale has to be the Tottenham vs Inter Milan game where Bale literally tormented and shredded apart each piece of respect that Miacon had earned in all his footballing career. Even recently the Welshman beat Barcelona's Marc Batra for pace as he run from the outside of the pitch to beat the defender.

6. Antonio Valencia - 35.1 km/h - 

The Ecuadorian has been at Manchester United for quite sometime now, well known for his work rate, unlike for his crossing, Valencia is one of the fastest players in the Premier league.

7. Cristiano Ronaldo - 33.8 km/h - 

Their ain't many, who could beat Cristiano in many aspects, but there are a few who did beat him for pace. A goalscorer a athlete and a leader. Cristiano Ronaldo is a player with many qualities, that is why he is regarded as one of the best of his generation.

8. Neymar - 33.5 km/h - 

The Brazilian who made his way from his home country to Europe just last year, has already grown as a player. Neymar who's nimble footed and a pace winger cum striker who likes to drift in from the wings, has developed as a player.

9. Messi - 33.1 km/h - 

The man with magnetic power to his feet, Lionel Messi capable of beating anyone on any given day, as the player just doesn't always depend on his pace. The striker who can just walk past the defense, has the zero gravity balance as he twits and turns without any major problems. Pace when combined with his exceptional quality of balance, its night mares for opposition defenders.

10. Alexis Sanchez - 32. 9 km/h - 

Tenth and last on our list is Arsenal star who moved from Barcelona in summer. The Chilean who basically can play anywhere behind the striker generally is deployed as a winger all his life. That is because of the pace he possess and his capability to turn defenders in a space of six ounch. Alexis can easily beat any defender with his burst of pace.