European study hails Lukébakio at Benfica and in Champions League | OneFootball

The Football Observatory (CIES) has released a study analyzing the physical performance of players from the teams still competing in the Champions League, highlighting a Benfica player: Dodi Lukébakio.

Divided into five sectors – center backs, full-backs, midfielders, wingers, and strikers – the presented report shows the top 20 in each position. Among the wingers, the Belgian international appears in 16th place on the table of the fastest players.

The forward recorded a top speed of 33.84 km/h. At the top, at a considerable distance from the rest, is Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, with 37.92%. The Belgian’s performance places him among the fastest wingers still competing in the Champions League.

This list also features Sporting players. Iván Fresneda is fifth among the full-backs, with a top speed of 35.08 km/h. Among the midfielders, João Simões is ranked with 32.13 km/h. Meanwhile, Luis Suárez is the seventh fastest forward, thanks to his 33.92 km/h.

It should be noted that Dodi Lukebakio is expected to replace Gianluca Prestianni against AFS SAD this Saturday. The Argentine footballer will not be able to be included in Benfica’s options for the home match against the club from Vila das Aves due to suspension. The youngster received his fifth yellow card against Santa Clara.

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