While speed benchmarks for players like Mbappe are impressive from a purely athletic standpoint, the current obsession with raw pace is detrimental to the sport's tactical depth. We are seeing a trend where physical attributes are prioritized over technical proficiency and spatial awareness. A player's 'IQ' on the pitch should be measured by their decision-making under pressure, not by simplified reaction challenges or sprint speeds. Over-indexing on speed ignores the mastery of the game