KYLIAN MBAPPE almost ran faster than the quickest man on the earth yesterday during PSG’s 3-1 win over Lille.
The whizzkid stole in to score Paris’ third goal in their emphatic victory but the talking point was just how fast Mbappe was travelling.
Mbappe is rapid, reaching speeds of Olympic sprintersCredit: Getty
The 93rd minute goal came from a Lille corner which was cleared by PSG and Mbappe ran onto the loose ball to score into an empty net.
According to French football expert Robin Bairner, he was recorded running at a ridiculous speed of 44.7kmph, and an average of 36kpmh during that run which led to the finish.
That comes close to the fastest man in the world – Usain Bolt – who averaged 37.5kpmh when he set the world record in the 100m.
Converted to the British standard, that top speed equals 27.7mph, which is a pretty unbelievable pace for a human to be moving at.
Mbappe has been on fire for Paris Saint-Germain since joining from fellow French club Monaco on loan.
The youngster has six goals from 13 league appearences and four in six in the Champions League, proving his miraculous form last year wasn’t a fluke.
Pastore also got on the scoresheet for PSG yesterdayCredit: Getty
Although he is technically on loan, the deal says that Paris will pay £160m for him next season, to avoid FFP sanctions.
The 18-year-old completes the tremendous trio with Edinson Cavani and Neymar, who look an unstoppable force – nine points clear of Lyon in Ligue 1.
