Football players' speed ratings have multiplied on the internet: some are called "the fastest," others "record-setting." But there is one problem here - not all numbers rely on the same source and the same measurement. For example, speedsdb.com also provides a list of speeds, but it is being discussed that the indicators there are not always accurate and complete.
The most interesting are the speeds recorded by Manchester City and Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov. According to reports, he reached a speed of 36.29 km/h on March 8, 2025, in a match against "Nottingham Forest," but this indicator was not reflected in the rating. In addition, while playing for "Lance," Khusanov also reached a speed of 37 km/h in the match against "Reims" (November 29, 2024).
Now look: the speeds in the list on speedsdb are shown as follows:
- Mickey Van de Ven - 37.38 km/h
- Gareth Bale - 36.90 km/h
- Kylian Mbappé - 36.70 km/h
- Adama Traore - 36.60 km/h
- Mikhailo Mudrik - 36.60 km/h
- Gabriel Veron - 36.40 km/h
- Karim Adeyemi - 36.30 km/h
- Nuno Tavares - 36.21 km/h
Khusanov's 36.29 km/h is only in second place after 36.21 in this list. So, it means it moves at least at this "class" speed. 37 km/h is a completely different matter: with this result, he could very likely enter the top 10 fastest footballers in the world - or at least knock hard on the door of the top ten.
Why do such figures sometimes disappear?
Because there are many details when measuring speed:
- which league tracking system was used,
- is the measurement "maximum instant sprint" or "sectional average,"
- entering the game protocol - not entering,
- where sites got the information (official tracking, media source, team reporting).
Therefore, before shouting "this figure is a 100% official record," you need to check the source. But one thing is clear: Khusanov's speed isn't just a defensive statistic. This is the highest speed range in European football.
The conclusion is this: if Khusanov's 37 km/h sprint is fully confirmed in official tracking databases, he will not simply decorate the "fastest" list - he will be at the top. As for the fans, one thing is clear: with such speed, a defender who "won't back down" is emerging.
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