Nigerian winger Yira Sor produced a remarkable display of pace during K.R.C. Genk’s victory over K.A.A. Gent, recording what has been reported as the highest sprint speed ever measured in football.
Genk secured a comfortable win thanks to goals from Zakaria El Ouahdi, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg and Sor.
Sor’s moment came late in the game when he finished a rapid counterattack to seal the result for the home side, who currently sit sixth in the league standings.
Sor. Photo Credit: Imago
During the move that led to the goal, the Nigerian forward began a powerful run from deep inside his own half before racing forward to join the attack. Tracking data from the match showed Sor reached a top speed of 39 km/h, setting a new benchmark for the fastest sprint recorded since such statistics began being monitored in professional football.
Presenting you: Speedy Sor-Zales, the fastest player in Europe. 💨 #riseabove pic.twitter.com/J6paJhhQPw
— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) March 4, 2026
The goal arrived in stoppage time as Sor completed the swift move by finishing from a cutback pass after a midfield turnover sparked the counterattack.
Sor. Photo Credit: Imago
Sor has been part of the Genk squad since joining the Belgian club in 2022, and his performances this season have strengthened his reputation as one of the team’s most dangerous attacking players.
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His combination of pace and direct running continues to make him a constant threat in the final third.
