“Now better than Mbappe, wow” Celtic star is FASTER than Kylian Mbappe as Champions League speed king crowned – and it’s not Maeda

Celtic Star Nicolas Kuhn Overtakes Kylian Mbappe as Champions League Speed King

In a surprising revelation, Celtic midfielder Nicolas Kuhn has been crowned the Champions League speed king, surpassing Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe. According to new data, Kuhn’s impressive pace has earned him the second spot in the list of quickest players in the competition.

The Stats

Kuhn has played 289 minutes of Champions League football this season, covering a distance of 35.1km with a top speed of 35.9km/h. In contrast, Mbappe has played 302 minutes, covering 30.2km with a top speed of 35.7km/h.

The Leaderboard

1. Achraf Hakimi (PSG) – 360 minutes, 44.9km, 36.5km/h
2. Nicolas Kuhn (Celtic) – 289 minutes, 35.1km, 35.9km/h
3. Chemsdine Talbi (Club Brugge)
4. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – 302 minutes, 30.2km, 35.7km/h

Kuhn’s Rise to Prominence

The 24-year-old German midfielder has been an undisputed starter under Brendan Rodgers, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists in 16 appearances for Celtic this season. Kuhn’s ambition is to break into the senior German National Team set-up, having played for his country at every age group from under-15s to under 20s.

Team-Mate Praise

Celtic center-back Cameron Carter-Vickers praised Kuhn’s performances, saying: “Nic’s been great this season. Even last season, you saw in training and stuff the quality he had, but it’s just putting it all together on a match day for him. This season he’s started great, and he’ll make that continue.”

This remarkable feat has left Celtic fans convinced that Kuhn will be a valuable asset to the team in the coming years.