Alphonso Davies labelled "Usain Bolt of football" by awestruck Rio Ferdinand

Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davis capped off an impressive personal season as he helped his side win UEFA Champions League on Sunday. champions of Germany secured ir sixth European Cup while becoming only team to win competition after winning every single game in campaign. Hansi Flick’s men emerged victorious in PSG vs Bayern clash, as Kingsley Coman’s header in second half guided m to victory. win was a particularly special moment for young Alphonso Davies, who became first Canadian to win tournament. Before PSG vs Bayern game, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand was all praise for pacy footballer, bestowing a unique title onto him as well.

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Bayern Munich win UCL: Rio Ferdinand calls full-back “Usain Bolt of football”

Man United legend Rio Ferdinand was in awe of Bayern Munich left-back before  PSG vs Bayern final as former defender also referenced his searing pace. Alphonso Davies capped off a stellar season with Bayern Munich as he finished season with a treble. In a season which saw Bayern Munich complete domestic league and cup double as well, Alphonso Davies featured 43 times for Bayern.

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Taking to BT Sport before PSG vs Bayern final, Rio Ferdinand revealed that he was in awe of youngster. Calling him ‘Usain Bolt of football’, Rio Ferdinand claimed that Alphonso Davies is one of best left-backs in game and that his trajectory over past year has been phemenal. Rio Ferdinand also referred to his pace, saying that he loves Bayern Munich player's desire on both ends of field as he uses his pace to devastating effect.

Agreeing with Rio Ferdinand’s comments, former Man United and Bayern midfielder Owen Hargreaves made a similar statement, explaining that trajectory of Alphonso Davies is off charts. Talking about Ferdinand’s Usain Bolt comparison, Hargreaves concluded that when Davies carries ball, everyone moves out of way because y kw y’re t going to catch him.

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Alphonso Davis’ lightning speed a highlight of season

Alphonso Davies is kwn for his frightening pace, which was on full show during quarter-final clash with Barcelona. In a match that saw Barcelona utterly humiliated as Bayern Munich scored 8 goals, it was Davies' incredible run and assist which attracted all attention. Around hour mark, Alphonso Davis outpaced and outfoxed a series of Barcelona defenders to set up a tap-in for Joshua Kimmich. Canadian is also officially regarded as fastest player in Bundesliga after he clocked a top speed 22.16 miles per hour earlier in season. Pointing to full-back’s pace ahead of PSG vs Bayern final, Kingsley Comanhad claimed that defender is even faster than PSG speedster Kylian Mbappe.

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