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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5373 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” meme mean?
The joke comes from the gap between a fairly clear idea and an oddly constructed sentence. The phrase roughly suggests that the players are fast while carrying the ball, yet “des joueurs qu’on va vite” is not the expected way to express it. The meme works as a reaction to clumsy wording that still gets its point across, or to a statement that sounds muddled but seems broadly true.
Where does the “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” meme come from?
The quote is attributed to French footballer Franck Ribéry and appears in online collections of his “classic quotes” as early as 2012. A journalistic source also cites it on September 5, 2013. The available material does not identify the original recording, the program in which it was supposedly said, or the platform where it first appeared. Its exact date of utterance is therefore unknown. The line was later circulated alongside other remarks attributed to Ribéry, often treated as confusing or amusing turns of phrase. Its humor rests on the unusual grammar of “des joueurs qu’on va vite,” while the intended meaning remains fairly easy to infer: players who move fast with the ball. The card’s reply, “When you put it like that, it’s not wrong!”, draws attention to that contrast between awkward phrasing and a plausible idea.
- 2012The quote appears in online collections of lines attributed to Franck Ribéry.
- September 5, 2013A journalistic source cites the phrase.
How to use the “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” meme
- Use it to react to a clumsy sentence whose meaning is still clear.
- Caption a confusing description of a team moving quickly with the ball.
- Add it after an awkwardly worded claim that seems basically right.
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The “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @hautkage |
How to get the “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ribéry fast with the ball quote comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does “On est des joueurs qu’on va vite avec le ballon” mean?
It seems to say that the players are fast when they have the ball. The humor mainly comes from the sentence’s unusual grammar.
Who said “On est des joueurs qu’on va vite avec le ballon”?
The line is attributed to French footballer Franck Ribéry. The available sources do not establish its original context with certainty.
What is the origin of the “On est des joueurs qu’on va vite avec le ballon” meme?
The quote appears in online collections of Ribéry sayings from 2012 and in a journalistic source dated September 5, 2013. Its original video or program has not been identified.
Why is the reply “When you put it like that, it’s not wrong” funny?
It points out that a sentence can be awkwardly phrased yet still express an idea that seems reasonable. Here, the humor comes from the mismatch between the grammar and the likely meaning.
How do I get the Ribéry fast with the ball quote meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ribéry fast with the ball quote” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Ribéry fast with the ball quote card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Après sa retraite, voilà les phrases cultes de Franck Ribéry · Les phrases cultes de Franck Ribery · Franck Ribéry est magique ! · checked on November 1, 2026.
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