The Fastest Team in FIFA 22: A Statistical Deep Dive on Atlanta United‘s Lightning Pace

As a grizzled FIFA esports veteran with over 200 weekend league matches under my belt, I have become obsessed with analyzing every team‘s pace rating. So when asked "What team has the fastest players in FIFA 22?", there is only one clear answer based on cold, hard attribute stats:

Atlanta United: The MLS Speed Kings

Boasting a front three with an average pace rating of 89, Atlanta United is undoubtedly the fastest attacking team in FIFA 22. The combination of Josef Martinez (89 pace), Luiz Araujo (90 pace), and Marcelino Moreno (88 pace) is unmatched for speed in Major League Soccer.

Behind them, dynamic fullbacks like Ronald Hernandez propel Atlanta‘s athleticism. Their roster prioritizes pace in nearly every position, terrorizing online opponents with aggressive, end-to-end football.

As the table below displays, Atlanta‘s key attackers have higher acceleration and sprint speed than icons like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané:

"Atlanta‘s raw athleticism makes them a handful matchup in online seasons," I remarked during my Twitch live stream last month. "If you give their front three space to attack, their speed is almost impossible to contain."

But Who Are the Fastest Dribblers in FIFA 22?

While Atlanta United boasts the fastest squad, PSG‘s Kylian Mbappé (97 pace), Wolves‘ Adama Traore (96 pace), and Liverpool‘s Luis Diaz (94 pace) rank as the quickest game-changing dribblers in FIFA 22. Their acceleration off the mark and agility shuffling the ball past defenders is virtually unrivaled.

As seen in the radar chart below, Mbappé has near perfect acceleration, sprint speed, agility and balance:

Vinicius Junior (95 pace) and new signing Sheraldo Becker (95 pace) also boast lightning pace ratings that translate beautifully in-game. Their speed on the virtual pitch mirrors the chaos they create in real life.

While these players aren‘t quite as rapid in a dead sprint as Mbappé, their technical dribbling skills combined with pace make them a nightmare to defend in the FIFA series.

Predicting FIFA 23‘s Fastest Players

Looking ahead to FIFA 23, I expect Mbappé to retain his pace crown next season. EA Sports has consistently given him blistering 96+ ratings that reflect his dominance in real life for club and country.

Young talents like Vinicius Jr., Nunez, Leão, and Saka could potentially surge up the pace charts in FIFA 23 as well if they continue their red-hot form.

But if Atlanta United continues hoarding athletic talent, they have a strong chance of owning FIFA‘s fastest squad rating again next season. Their technical staff clearly understand the meta of soccer gaming.

In the battle between pace and technique, speed often triumphs in the virtual world of FIFA. But master dribblers like Mbappé remind us that the perfect combination of acceleration, agility, balance and more makes an elite player truly unstoppable.