"Thep Biu" Puripol Boonsoan runs faster than three European league stars: Benjamin Sesko, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.
On 25 February 2026, unitedpeoplestv reported that Benjamin Sesko reached a top speed of 35.3 km/h (21.9 mph) during Manchester United's away win against Everton, securing all three points.
However, when it comes to "storm-level speed" in Thai sports at this moment, no one compares to "Thep Biu" Puripol Boonsoan, the Thai national sprinter who holds a 100-meter record of 9.94 seconds.
Comparing these figures to three European league stars:
- Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United), Kylian Mbappé, striker for Real Madrid, and Erling Haaland, forward for Manchester City.
Comparing 100-meter statistics:
- Thep Biu Puripol Boonsoan
Time: 9.94 seconds
Average speed: 35.8 km/h
- Benjamin Sesko
Time: 10.2 seconds
Average speed: 36.7 km/h
Note: 35.3 km/h is Sesko's peak instantaneous speed, not the average over 100 meters.
- Kylian Mbappé
Time: 10 seconds
Average speed: 36 km/h
- Erling Haaland
Time: 10.06 seconds
Average speed: 36.2 km/h
Based on these comparisons, it is clear that "Thep Biu" is faster than the three European stars when measured over the full 100-meter distance.
However, it is important to understand that athletics and football have completely different contexts. Track runners sprint straight at full speed, while footballers must accelerate, decelerate, change rhythm, and adjust direction according to game situations.
Therefore, speed numbers may reflect a certain level of explosiveness, but the context of each sport is the true test of excellence.