Honda and Hernandez - most fouled and fastest

Japan's Keisuke Honda proved such a handful for defenders in the World Cup first round that he was the most-fouled player, according to official FIFA statistics. The enterprising Japanese have clearly been wreaking havoc with opposing defences as the...

Japan's Keisuke Honda proved such a handful for defenders in the World Cup first round that he was the most-fouled player, according to official FIFA statistics.

The enterprising Japanese have clearly been wreaking havoc with opposing defences as the second most-fouled player is team-mate Yuji Nakazawa.

At least they didn't have to cross paths with New Zealand as two of their players were found to have committed the most fouls - Rory Fallon 15 in total ahead of 13 by team-mate Chris Killen.

As for the fastest player on show to date, that accolade goes to Mexican Javier Hernandez, the future Manchester United man reaching a top speed of 32.15 kph, ahead of 31.57 kph for Avraam Papadopoulos, of Greece.

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