Who runs faster between Kylian Mbappe and Usain Bolt?
Kylian Mbappe is considered one of the fastest players in the world. Many opinions say that the striker of PSG and the French national team can complete the 100m distance in just 10.9 seconds.

Mbappe’s speed has even been compared to Usain Bolt. The Jamaican “King of Athletics” currently holds the world record in the 100m distance with a record of 9.58 seconds.

Present at the Laureus sports awards ceremony in Madrid, Usain Bolt mentioned Mbappe when asked a question by a Marca reporter. The 37-year-old former athlete highly appreciated the French player’s speed and balance.

“It’s difficult to run as fast as Mbappe. Many people think it’s easy. But it takes special talent to do so. Mbappe is very fast. When he has the ball, he is also very fast,” Usain Bolt commented.

Mbappe’s speed is often compared to Usain BoltMbappe’s speed is often compared to Usain Bolt

Now 37 years old, Usain Bolt is far from his peak. However, the Jamaican “King of Athletics” is still very confident about the question of whether he can beat Mbappe in a race.

“Yes, I will beat him,” Usain Bolt firmly affirmed to Marca.

Mbappe currently leads the list of top scorers in Ligue 1 with 24 goals. The maximum speed that the 25-year-old player achieved in Ligue 1 this season is 36.07 km/h.

What is surprising is that Mbappe is not in the Top 10 fastest players in Ligue 1 in the 2023/24 season. That record belongs to Marseille striker Faris Moumbagna with a maximum speed of 36.37 km/h in the match against Clermont in round 24 of Ligue 1.

However, Mbappe has more terrible speed in the Champions League arena. The PSG striker once reached a speed of up to 38 km/h in the match against Sociedad in the second leg of the 1/8 round.

No matter how fast he runs, it is difficult for Mbappe to compete with Usain Bolt. Mbappe can only beat Usain Bolt in the event of…running with the ball.