Usain Bolt wins first game as he begins football career

The world’s fastest man ever, Usain Bolt, is following through his ambition to pursue a professional career in football.


He had a winning debut on Friday as his team, Central Coast Mariners, emerge as 6-1 winners in a pre-season friendly.

Bolt was introduced into the game in the last 20 minutes and though he showed some flashes of brilliance, the Jamaican is fully aware that he still has a long way to go to be up to speed as a professional football player.


The six-foot-five star showcased some handy footwork on the left flank and had a number of close scoring opportunities, unfortunately, go wide.


The Mariners eventually closed out a commanding 6-1 victory as a sweat-soaked Bolt walked off the field to speak to the media.

“It was good, the crowd gave me a good ovation and I appreciate that,” he said. “I wish I had more touches but I’m not fit yet so I’ve just got to put in the work and get up to speed. I’m looking forward to a great season.”