FIFA 21: The top 20 fastest players

FIFA 21’s been out for quite a while now but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new people still getting their hands on the game, especially as the next-gen console migration continues.

And for the first time in what feels like a while, pace is important once again. Whether it’s defending to keep up with play or in attack to break through, you need pace in your teams in FIFA 21. That’s on Career Mode, Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, Online Seasons, Kick-off, wherever. You need pace.

But, who makes it into EA’s top 20 fastest players for FIFA 21? We’ve taken a look at the speed demons (not including special cards or Icons with regards to Ultimate Team).

8=. Rafa

Club: Benfica
Pace: 94

If you have played Ultimate Team at all in FIFA 21 and opened some packs there’s a high chance you received Rafa from Benfica. Although the Portuguese league is not one many use to build their squads around, Rafa is an interesting player with 94 pace and can be a super sub.

8=. Iñaki Williams

Club: Athletic Bilbao
Pace: 94

Mr. Reliable for Athletic Bilbao has not missed a game in forever and his pace is just one of the killer attributes to his game. And it’s the same case in FIFA 21 with Iñaki Williams keeping his pace of 94 from the previous edition, moved into a ST position too!

8=. Krépin Diatta

Club: Monaco
Pace: 94

Moving over to the French league with Monaco, there’s an exciting midfielder in Krépin Diatta (signed from Club Brugge in the winter window), whose 81 dribbling will be vital alongside his pace of 94.

8=. Chidera Ejuke

Club: CSKA Moscow
Pace: 94

There was a time when CSKA Moscow were a must-use in Kick Off mode, boasting the likes of Seydou Doumbia and Ahmed Musa. But now, in FIFA 21, they have Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke to cause the problems with his pace of 94.

8=. Nikola Mileusnić

Club: Randers
Pace: 94

Everyone loves a fast bronze player, though their use has been somewhat phased out of Ultimate Team following the revamp a few years back. But Australian winger Nikola Mileusnić should still get some love with his pace of 94, playing in the Danish league.

8=. Tom Barkhuizen

Club: Preston North End
Pace: 94

The fastest Englishman in FIFA 21 is not Jadon Sancho. It’s not Kyle Walker or Raheem Sterling. It’s Preston North End midfielder Tom Barkuizen. The 27-year-old has decreased in overall rating from FIFA 20, but keeps his pace of 94.

8=. Aurélio Buta

Club: Antwerp
Pace: 94

Hiding in the Belgian leagues is another pacy player in Aurélio Buta. The 24-year-old right-back can be used as a keen dribbler, with 76 dribbling but is also fairly decent at the back, boasting 67 defending.

8=. Kim In Seong

Club: Ulsan Hyundai
Pace: 94

A pacy addition in the K League is left-midfielder Kim In Seong, who has kept his pace rating of 94 from FIFA 20, although his dribbling has decreased slightly.

8=. Leon Bailey

Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Pace: 94

One of many young Bayer Leverkusen stars (albeit slightly older now at 23), Leon Bailey has been a good influence in the Bundesliga over the past few years, although his progress was hampered by injury. But while his overall rating has dropped by two to 80, the Jamaican’s pace has in fact increased by three from FIFA 20.

8=. Ismaïla Sarr

Club: Watford
Pace: 94

The conqueror of Liverpool’s streak last season, Ismaïla Sarr put the Reds defence to the sword with his blistering pace and calm finishing. Although his shooting is a respectable 77 in FIFA 21, the standout attribute is Sarr’s pace, coming in at 94.

8=. Gelson Martins

Club: Monaco
Pace: 94

Although Monaco are not the side they once were, they do have some interesting players on their books, particularly when it comes to FIFA 21. One player who will no doubt catch the eye of pace-lovers is Gelson Martins, whose pace of 94 will cause problems despite it in fact dropping by one from his FIFA 20 stats.

8=. Achraf Hakimi

Club: Inter Milan
Pace: 94

Formerly Borussia Dortmund’s lying wing-back and now Inter Milan’s man, Achraf Hakimi continues to cause devastation down the flanks with his electrifying pace. Despite that, Hakimi has seen his pace drop by one for FIFA 21, though that hasn’t stopped him from making it into the top 10.

8=. Sadio Mané

Club: Liverpool
Pace: 94

Sadio Mané was Liverpool’s biggest attacking threat last season as the Reds secured the Premier League title. On top of his finishing, Mané’s pace is key to Liverpool’s attack, helping the Reds counter with devastation. But while his overall rating has been boosted by two, to 90, the Senegalese forward has kept his pace of 94 from FIFA 20.

4=. Anibal Chalá

Club: Dijon
Pace: 95

The second-fastest player in France (more on the first a bit player), Dijon’s Anibal Chalá clocks in with a pace of 95 from left-back, though it is his only standout stat for FIFA 21 with an overall rating of 69.

4=. Kensuke Nagai

Club: FC Tokyo
Pace: 95

A name that may not be too well known to European football fans, Kensuke Nagai is representing the J-League in FIFA 21’s list of fastest players, coming in with pace of 95 at the age of 31.

4=. Daniel James

Club: Manchester United
Pace: 95

Daniel James may not be having the most world-beating of times at Manchester United but he remains a threat with his pace, echoed in FIFA 21, keeping his winter upgrade pace of 95.

4=. Vinícius Jr

Club: Real Madrid
Pace: 95

He may have had a tough start to life at Real Madrid, hampered by injuries, but Vinícius continues to be an exciting prospect. Known for his abilities on the ball, Vinicius has good dribbling and, for FIFA 21, pace of 95 – bettered only by two players so far.

1=. Adama Traoré

Club: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Pace: 96

The Premier League’s number one speedster, Adama Traoré is of course at the (joint) top of FIFA 21’s pace rating, with a total of 96. Combined with 86 dribbling and his strength, there aren’t many more over-powered cards.

1=. Alphonso Davies

Club: Bayern Munich
Pace: 96

There may not be a more talented young full-back in world football right now than Alphonso Davies. The converted winger has been a breath of fresh air for Bayern as they romped to a sextuple, using all his skills learned as a winger to cause devastation from the back. One of his best attributes is his pace, which he puts into use both defensively and offensively, and it has risen from 91 in FIFA 20 to 96 in FIFA 20 – alongside his rating boost of nine.

1=. Kylian Mbappé

Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Pace: 96

The man every fan would want their club to sign in real life and every game would want on Ultimate Team, Kylian Mbappé is the (joint) fastest man in FIFA 21 and it’s a title he is likely to hold until FIFA 22. The Frenchman has pace of 96, which he puts to devastating use for PSG, keeping his level from FIFA 20, despite the overall rise. But they had to leave some room for boosts when his special cards.