5 footballers who lost their pace due to injuries

Acceleration and sprint speed typically make up the definition of ‘pace’ in football, and this attribute can be absolutely deadly in open play if used well. There have been plenty of players who have gotten by fairly well without it, but as seen throughout football history, most of the best players in the world have had pace in their locker in addition to other attributes. Managers expect their defenders to be quicker these days, which shows the impact these kind of players have made on this game.
The players discussed in this list are top talents who have played for the best European clubs in the world, and use pace as one of the main aspects of their football. These players have somehow had their careers derailed due to the impact of recurring injuries on their pace, and have struggled to reclaim their form ever since.