Johannesburg - French football player and recent World Cup finalist Kylian Mbappé clocks speeds of about 35 kilometres per hour.

This is according to Safebettingsites.com, a UK online betting company whose sports expert Edith Reads stated that speed is essential in any football game.

According to the newswire AFP, the French star, who missed out on another World Cup winner's medal after France lost to Argentina on penalties in Qatar, said he would never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final.

"I think I'm never going to get over it," Mbappe said.

Another top speed that was described as incredible by the company was that of Ghanaian star Kamaldeen Sulemana, who achieved a top speed of 35.7 kilometres per hour in the match against Uruguay, making him the fastest player in the group stages at the Fifa 2022 World Cup.

"It’s great to see players like Mbappè and Sulemana using their speed to good effect on the world stage. It’s a testament to their training and dedication that they can compete with the world’s best at such a high level," Reads said.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud managed a remarkable achievement, becoming France’s all-time goal scorer with three goals in the qualifying stages of the 2022 World Cup.

"The Serie A club's AC Milan striker overtook former Arsenal star Thierry Henry, who had the previous record of 51 goals," according to Safebettingsites.com.

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Mbappe reached super speeds at World Cup