And the fastest player in L1 is…

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By: Manu Tournoux

And the fastest player in L1 is…

The League has revealed the speeds of Ligue 1 players observed since the start of the season. With several surprises.

While waiting for Ligue 1 to resume its rights next weekend with an 18e day marked in particular by the clash between PSG and RC lens, the LFP published the ranking of the fastest players in the championship. And those who wanted to bet a coin for Kylian Mbappé will have to come back.

If the Parisian striker appears well in the Top 10, his peak speed of 36.07 km/h recorded during the success in Le Havre at the beginning of December does not allow him to rank better than sixth. In first place, Brest attacking midfielder Mathias Pereira Lage created a surprise after being flashed at 36.35 km/h during the victory against Clermont.

The former Angevin is ahead of Montpellier striker Mousa Al-Tamari (36.31 km/h) and Toulouse right-back Warren Kamanzi (36.20 km/h). Another Montpellier resident follows at the foot of the podium, Enzo Tchato, with a top speed of 36.17 km/h while Jonathan Clauss completes the Top 5 with his 36.11 km/h.

Also note in the Top 10 the presence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who remains, despite his 34 years, on 8e fastest player in Ligue 1 with his 35.97 km/h, on the same line as Mose Simon and Folarin Balogun.

Ranking of the fastest players in Ligue 1:

  1. Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest): 36.35 km/h (03/12/23, D14)
  2. Mousa Tamari (Montpellier): 36.31 km/h (10/11/23, D12
  3. Warren Kamanzi (Toulouse): 36.20 km/h (11/26/23, D13)
  4. Enzo Tchato (Montpellier): 36.17 km/h (08/12/23, D15)
  5. Jonathan Clauss (OM): 36.11 km/h (08/12/23, D1)
  6. Kylian Mbappé (PSG): 36.07 km/h (03/12/23, D14)
  7. Kévin Van Den Kerkhof (Metz): 36.02 km/h (10/12/23, D15)
  8. Moses Simon (Nantes): 35.97 km/h (08/13/23, D1)
    — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM): 35.97 km/h (09/17/23, D5)
    — Folarin Balogun (Monaco): 35.97 km/h (09/30/23, D7)
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.