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The world’s fastest dribbler has been revealed and it’s not Cristiano Ronaldo

Published 08:00 31 Mar 2015 BST

Ben Kiely
The world’s fastest dribbler has been revealed and it’s not Cristiano Ronaldo

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The 10 fastest dribblers in the world have been revealed and the list contains some surprises.

According to a new study by Mexican club Pachuca, endorsed by FIFA, Gareth Bale is the quickest player in the world in possession.

Pachuca conducted the study to see how their lightning quick player player Jurgen Damm compared to the world's elite. Damm maxes out at 35.23 km/h which is second only to Bale at 36.9 km/h.

Two Manchester United players make the list with Antonio Valencia being highest ranked Premier League player, beating Aaron Lennon to third, while Wayne Rooney comes in at eighth.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims the fifth spot, two places above rival ionel Messi.

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The world's fastest dribbler has been revealed and it's not Cristiano Ronaldo