Shola Ameobi, a former Newcastle United player, boldly asserts that he was faster than global football superstars Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo during his prime. His claim is supported by his exceptional speed ratings in the popular video game PES, which placed him among the fastest virtual athletes.
A former Newcastle star claims he was faster than Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his powers. And he's probably not wrong, as his video game stats from back in the day also put him on par with Olympic sprinting great. Before Micky Van der Ven, Adama Traore, Kyle Walker, Timo Werner and the rest of the current Premier League speedsters, Martins was considered in a league of his own when it comes to pace.
Although, he now asks a very good question to all fans and pundits out there - 'have you forgotten about me?' When you think about quick players nowadays, and it's very likely the same bunch will come into your head - Deeney: Rashford is 2024's biggest disappointment - and Arsenal star should call it a day. But Martins insists a prime version of himself at the very top of his playing career would have left all of them in his dust. Speaking to ESPN Africa, the ex-Nigeria international was given a list of current and past stars known for their speed, and asked whether or not he was faster. Premier League's current fastest player European Super League returns with new name in direct challenge to UEFA Deeney: Rashford is 2024's biggest disappointment - and Arsenal star should call it a day Asked about ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben, Martins said: 'Way faster. Probably better with the ball, too.' Martins was absolutely rapid on PES back in the day and boasted the highest speed stats in the entire game with 99 ratings. World's fastest man Bolt featured as a playable footballer in PES 2018, and had the same speed stats at Martins. On Tottenham legend Bale, he replied the same, adding: 'Have you forgotten about me?' Martins was asked if there was anybody faster than him in the game of football. There was no hesitation
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