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Published on 2024-03-02 15:30:00
Former footballer Claude Makelele recently made a bold claim that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is currently the fastest player in the world. Makelele, who played for prestigious clubs such as Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain during his career, has now turned his attention to analyzing and praising the talent of modern-day players.
In a video shared on Goal’s Tik Tok channel, Makelele was asked to create his ideal footballer by selecting a current player based on certain attributes such as right foot, left foot, speed, strength, and football intelligence. When it came to choosing a player based on pace, the 51-year-old Frenchman singled out Haaland as the fastest player around.
Haaland, who joined Manchester City in the 2022 summer transfer window from Borussia Dortmund for £51m, has been a prolific goal scorer for the club, netting 79 goals in 83 appearances. Apart from his goal-scoring prowess, Haaland’s speed has also been a key asset, as highlighted by Makelele.
In the previous Premier League season, Haaland recorded a top speed of 36.22 km/h, ranking him as the eighth fastest player in the league. While there may be speedier players in Europe, Makelele’s choice of Haaland for his pace emphasizes the importance of speed in the striker’s game and how it sets him apart as a unique and dangerous player.
Looking ahead, if Haaland can continue to utilize his pace to score goals for Manchester City, the team stands a great chance of competing for titles. Makelele’s endorsement of Haaland’s speed suggests that it is a crucial factor in what makes the striker such a potent force on the field. As Haaland looks to maintain his goalscoring form, his speed will undoubtedly play a significant role in Manchester City’s pursuit of success.
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