Pace is still a lethal weapon in modern sport, and the Premier League is no stranger to explosive speed. This season, several players, including wingers and defenders, have recorded impressive sprint times. Here is a list of the top ten fastest players in England’s top flight thus far in the 2024-25 season.
10. Marcus Rashford – 35.35 km/h
Despite his erratic form over the last year, Rashford remains one of the league’s most dynamic forwards. His top recorded speed of 35.35 km/h demonstrates that he remains a significant threat on the break.
9. Yankuba Minteh – 35.38 km/h
The Gambian midfielder has impressed since joining Brighton. Minteh has been the Seagulls’ fastest player this season, combining agility and quickness to hit 35.38 km/h.
8. Pedro Neto – 35.40 km/h.
Neto has swiftly established himself as Chelsea’s fastest player after signing for the club for £54 million. The Portuguese winger has been timed at 35.40 kilometres per hour, outperforming even Mudryk and Madueke.
7. Cameron Archer – 35.47 km/h
The Southampton forward’s pace is apparent, even though he is yet to score his first goal. Archer has reached 35.47 km/h, causing defenders significant challenges with his acceleration and agility.
6. Alejandro Garnacho – 35.48 km/h
Garnacho, only 20 years old, leads Manchester United’s pace chart this season. The Argentine winger’s top speed of 35.48 km/h demonstrates that he is not just swift on the ball, but also destructive in open space.
5. Gabriel Martinelli – 35.57 km/h.
Martinelli remains a vital figure in Arsenal’s transition style. His peak speed of 35.57 km/h demonstrates his ability to carry the ball quickly, emphasising how dangerous he is on the counterattack.
4. Timo Werner – 35.69 km/h
Now back in the Premier League, Werner has demonstrated once more how quick he is off the mark. Whether playing centrally or out wide, the German attacker has clocked 35.69 km/h.
3. Erling Haaland — 35.74 km/h.
Haaland has clocked 35.74 km/h this season, demonstrating a dangerous combination of strength and speed. While Manchester City’s system does not usually highlight his pace, when the opportunity arises, he is practically unstoppable.
2. Anthony Elanga – 35.90 km/h
The Nottingham Forest winger has emerged as a crucial outlet on the counter-attack. Elanga’s maximum speed of 35.90 km/h ranks him second in the league, with his explosiveness playing an important role in Forest’s offensive game.
1. Micky van de Ven – 37.12 km/h
Micky van de Ven of Tottenham is the Premier League’s quickest player this season. Remarkably, the Dutch centre-back has hit a high speed of 37.12 km/h, making him not only the quickest defender but also the overall fastest player in the division.
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