In the most recent match in Belgium, an extraordinary performance left everyone speechless.
Nigerian attacking midfielder Yira Sor, 25, shone in the challenge against Gent with a powerful action, keeping the ball almost the entire length of the field before scoring the third goal for his team, Genk.
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But what has caused a stir is his maximum speed recorded during this sprint, reports "Gazeta Express".
According to GPS data, Sor reached a top speed of 37.7 km/h, while some measurements also speak of a top speed point of up to 39.02 km/h – a rate that would make it the fastest sprint recorded in the last two years between championships such as the Premier League, Belgium's Jupiter Pro League and the Champions League.
This figure is around 0.8 km/h higher than the previous record set by Newcastle United's William Osula, and according to reports could be even faster than the sprints of well-known players such as Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland.
Athletics experts consider this speed to be close to the possible limit that a player can reach on a football field with spiked shoes, making Sor's performance not only impressive, but also historic for the context of professional football. /Express newspaper
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