FIFA 18: 20 Fastest Players

12. Gelson Martins (Sporting Lisbon)

FIFA 18 Gelson Martins
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This is where the speed starts to ramp up a little, because Gelson Martins was the first player EA Sports handed a 94 pace score to this year. Just like Lucas and Salah behind him, the Sporting Lisbon man has an 86 for dribbling. His 70 shooting leaves a lot to be desired, so perhaps using Martins as an old-fashioned winger is best.

He's obviously not as good as some others who rank below him in the list, but this is all about that blistering pace. Other stats can be worked on, so just concentrate on getting the ball to Gelson's feet and watching the Portuguese man fly. If he could add another element to his game, he'd go on to become one of FIFA 18's greats.

Skill moves are a highlight (Martins scored 5 stars in this category), and he will run rings round anyone in his path. Use some jinking skills to get by defenders, then leave them in your wake with that 94 pace. Worry about that 70 shooting score when you get to the box, because it's just getting there that's important.

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