Reuters launch on Saturday (12/12/2009), mega Portugal star is now the fastest on the gridiron with the speed reaches 33.6 km / hr. Not surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo became the greatest threat to the opponent defender ranks.
CR9 beat some world class players like Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), as well as former team-mate Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
Arjen Robben recorded a speed of 32.9 km / h, while Walcott 32.7 km / hr. Rooney's own ranks fourth with an average speed of 32.6 km / h, followed by Arsenal's Robin van Persie bomber (32.1 km / h).
Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who shifted Cristiano Ronaldo as Ballon d'Or 2009 winner just does not fit into the five players the fastest version of Der Spiegel.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson did not appear to be too surprised with the results of the study. Scotland coach has long been aware of Cristiano Ronaldo's extraordinary speed in the field.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has the same speed when you carry the ball as well without the ball, maybe even sooner," he said Sir Alex Ferguson.