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Terens PuhiriIndonesian footballer, forward
Country:
 Indonesia |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Rise to Fame
- Social Media Hype
- Recalculating Speed
- Comparison to World-Class Players
- Transfer to Thailand
Early Life and Career
Terrence Owang Puhiri, born on October 13, 1996, in Jayapura, Indonesia, began his football journey at SSB Numbay Star Papua. In 2015, he signed a five-year contract with Borneo Pusamania.
Rise to Fame
On October 23, 2017, Puhiri scored the third goal for Borneo against Mitra Kukar in a 4-0 away win. His goal, which appeared to be lightning fast, earned him the title of "the world's fastest footballer" on social media.
Social Media Hype
Videos of Puhiri's goal went viral, sparking a frenzy of fan messages and calls for him to join various clubs worldwide. However, the social media accolades were premature.
Recalculating Speed
An analysis of the match footage revealed that Puhiri's speed was exaggerated. Calculations based on the official field dimensions and his stride length showed that he ran at a slightly slower pace of around 26 km/h.
Comparison to World-Class Players
Comparable to Leroy Sane's 35.48 km/h sprint in the Premier League and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's 40 km/h run, Puhiri's speed paled in comparison. Even Vasiliy Berezutskiy, a 35-year-old Russian defender, reached a speed of 30.1 km/h in a recent match.
Transfer to Thailand
Despite the social media hype, Puhiri's transfer to Thai club Port on December 20, 2017, suggests that his true speed is more accurately described as "relatively average" for modern football standards.
