Cristiano Ronaldo Is The Second-Fastest Player In Serie A This Season

Cristiano Ronaldo is the second-fastest player in Serie A so far this season, clocking in at a top speed of 34.62km/h.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be 35 in February but he clearly still has pace to burn, with only Napoli defender Kostas Manolas (35.41km/h) moving faster than the Portuguese superstar according La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia.

Torino striker Simone Zaza, despite not being known for his pace, is third on the last after recording a top speed of 34.56km/h, with Roma defender Gianluca Mancini (34.46km/h) in fifth and Atalanta's Berat Djimsiti (34.26km/h) in sixth.

Fiorentina's Pol Lirola (34.13km/h) and Roma winger Justin Kluivert (34.11km/h) complete the list.

Ronaldo displayed lightning quick speed case when he darted from one box to the other in Juventus' thrilling 4-3 win over Napoli.

In the 15th minute, Juventus counter attacked from the box and Ronaldo raced up the pitch with the same level of speed he would regularly demonstrate during his time at Manchester United.

Incredibly he got from box to the other in 10 seconds, clocking in at 33.12 km/h as Juventus turned defence into attack in rapid fashion.

Topics: Football News, Football, Serie A, Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo, Italy

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