Modern footballers have to do a lot of work to maintain their fitness, which helps them compete at the top level. And in this article, we will be looking at the 5 fittest footballers in the world right now.
5 fittest footballers in the world 2022
5. Mason Mount – Chelsea
The Cobham academy graduate was 2nd for the most minutes played in Europe’s top five leagues last season. Mount played a big part in Chelsea’s Champions League winning campaign, and played 64 games across all competitions last year. While he has had to deal with injuries this time around, he remains a tireless athlete with an unbelievable work rate.
4. James Milner – Liverpool
The evergreen midfielder continues to show exactly how good he is despite the age of 36. The veteran continues to be a regular in Jurgen Klopp’s line-up, which is one of the most demanding styles of football.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo – Manchester United
Jose Enrique (Former Liverpool):
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 15, 2021
“Look at Ronaldo’s age and he is still the top scorer at United, Cristiano wants to play every game. If not, he's not happy, Cristiano will want to work because he is the best in terms of his body and fitness in the football world. " pic.twitter.com/InqYgR2AkG
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is one of the first name that comes to mind when mentioning the fittest footballers in the world. While the Manchester United forward has missed a few games this season, he continues to be one of the fittest athletes on the planet. Despite being 37 years old, Ronaldo has an enviable physique and is still faster than the majority of the players in the Premier League.
2. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United
Fernandes doesn’t have the best physique like his Portuguese teammate, but has incredible fitness despite being skinny. The last time he missed a game was in the 2016/17 season due to a cold. He has been available for selection throughout his time in England, and is one of the best in his position.
1. Inaki Williams – Athletic Club
The iron man of the Basque club has not missed a single game in the last six seasons. In October, he set the record for the most consecutive appearances in La Liga, with 220 to his name. As a result, he has already made his mark in the history books as one of the fittest players in the world.
