Wayne Rooney
November 2025
Rooney said training-ground 30-yard tests at Manchester United had him fastest, with Owen Hargreaves second, ahead of Ronaldo. He noted speed is multifaceted—some quicker with the ball (Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs). Rio Ferdinand previously praised Hargreaves’ surprising test times on arrival. Context matters: short-burst metrics favor start mechanics, while in-game pace adds ball control, repeat sprints, and directional changes. Ronaldo’s dribbling speed and endurance separated him competitively. The claim is trivia, not revisionism; peak match speed, durability, and execution still underpin Ronaldo’s athletic reputation.