Super Eagles star Moses Simon has been ranked ahead of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembélé on the list of fastest players in the French Ligue 1 this season.
With just four games into the start of the new Ligue 1 season, several players in the league have hit top speed in the French top flight.
Simon is into his fifth season with the French Ligue 1 side, including the one season he spent on loan from levante.
Simon, who is known for his dribbling skills on the left wing and also his pace, which is always difficult for defenders to cope with, has one assist to his name against Marseille.
According to 90mins, the Nigerian winger is the second fastest player in the French league with 35.97 km/h, with Olympique Marseille defender Jonathan Clauss owning the top spot with 36.11 km/h.
1. Jonathan Clauss
The Olympique de Marseille midfielder holds a top speed of 36.11km/hr and is the fastest player in the league so far.
2. Moses Simon
The F.C. Nantes winger comes in second place, hitting a top speed of 35.95 km/hr, alongside his teammate, Kader Bamba.
3. Jim Allevinah
The Clermont Foot winger hit a top speed of 35.88 km/hr.
4. Iliman Ndiaye
The Senegalese and Olympique Marseille winger has a top speed of 35.86 km/hr
5. Alidu Seidu
Another Clermont foot winger in the list, the Ghanian hit a top speed of 35.84 km/hr.
6. Terem Moffi
Another Nigerian on the list, the OGC Nice centre forward has a top speed of 35.82 km/hr.
7. Mousa Taremi
Taremi has a top speed of 35.80 km/hr.
8. Jérémie Boga
Yet another OGC Nice player to make the list, Boga hit a top speed of 35.74 km/hr.
9. Caio Henrique
The Monaco left-wing back is the only defender on the list, with a top speed of 35.64 km/hr.
Simons’ however celebrated his rankings with a goal as Nantes pipped Clermont 1_0 to earn their first win of the Ligue 1 season, and Moses Simon, first goal of the season.
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