Fastest Players In The Premier League Right now – Top 10

Modern football is all about witty execution on the field. Different attributes are essential for any player to achieve glory in today’s world. Among such traits, a player’s speed along with crisp ball control remains one of the most sought-after characteristics by managers around the globe.

Over the years, we have seen many speedsters blazing down the wing and dribbling past defenders to score a stunner which reflects the beauty of the game and keeps the spectators glued to the match. In this article, we will have a look at the fastest players in the Premier League history.

Speaking of the toughness of a league, the Premier League arguably remains one of the most physical and challenging set-ups to test a player’s potential. A league with 6-7 top teams need to have pacey players to edge past others in the cut-throat competition that prevails.

Here’s an evaluation of the top 10 fastest players in the Premier League right now;

10. Phil Foden

Speed is not something you would associate with the Manchester City youngster, Phil Foden. However, he registered a top speed of 37.13 kmph in the game against Aston Villa in October 2019.

The left-footed midfielder is renowned for the versatility that allows him to be deployed in a plethora of positions such as wing-back or right-midfield.

9. Fred

Manchester United midfielder Fred has thrown his name into the hat to become United’s fastest player, after registering one of the quickest paces of the Premier League season history.

The Brazilian has certainly impressed fans in recent weeks with his combative and hard-working performances, yet blistering speed is not something we’d automatically associate with him.

Impressively, Fred was clocked sprinting at 37.29 kilometers per hour in the 1-1 draw with Everton at Old Trafford in December 2019., according to statistical experts Opta.

8. Shane Long

The Irishman is proving that age is just a number when it comes to speed, out-running many opponents 10 years younger than him. Dubbed as ‘a powerful, no-nonsense striker’, Southampton forward Shane Long record sprint in the league, is 37.34 kmph against Newcastle in 2019.

Long has consistently been one of the fastest players during his time in the Premier League era. He has, many times, registered a top speed of over 35kmph, which makes him one of the fastest players in the Premier League history.

The 30-year old Irish international has over 75 national caps under his name and has spent his club career in a host of teams including Reading, West Bromwich Albion, Hull City and Southampton. Though he is not getting younger in the years to come, Long will still remain one of the fastest players in the Premier League history.

7. Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Maitland Niles is renowned for his speed, even if versatility is not yet his forte. Maitland-Niles played in a variety of positions for Arsenal in 2019-20, even though he prefers to play in midfield. He recorded his top speed of 37.45 kmph against Manchester City in December 2019. This makes him one of the fastest players in the Premier League history.

6. Caglar Soyuncu

Soyuncu’s consistent performances would have hardly made Leicester City fans miss Harry Maguire. Deputizing Johnny Evans in the center of the back four, Soyuncu’s sheer pace has earned the defender a place in the rankings.

The 23-year old Turkish international registered a top speed of 37.55 km/h in November of 2019 against Crystal Palace. His top speed is even faster than teammate Jamie Vardy surprisingly. Soyuncu’s consistency and great ball-playing capabilities with of course gruesome pace, make him a hotshot in the coming transfer market.

5. Aaron Wan Bissaka

Wan Bissaka is known for his ‘thunderous’ tackles and pace. He had started out as a winger before finding himself as a right-back. Wan-Bissaka’s strengths – unlike many right-backs in modern football – are in the defensive side of his game. The youngster is a nightmarish prospect for opposition wingers with his blend of pace and tackling technique.

In a Premier League game against West Ham in November of 2019, the Englishman registered his top speed of 37.59 kmph.

4. Mason Greenwood

18-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood made his Premier League debut with Manchester United in 2018, but it was only last season when he was given a long rope in the competition. The teenager’s stunning breakthrough has seen him emerge as one of English football’s most exciting talents, his ruthless finishing ability and almost implausible two-footedness marking him out as a potential superstar.

Greenwood, known for his blistering pace, initially started out as a winger before transitioning to a center-forward. The Manchester United forward ran at 37.59 kmph against Everton in March 2020.

3. Trezeguet

The 25-year-old arrived to provide pace and penetration on the flanks for Dean Smith’s newly-promoted side in 2019. Whilst frustrating on occasion, was second to only Jack Grealish amongst the club’s leading Premier League goalscorers last season.

Trezeguet will hope to build on his debut season in English football this season after Villa retained their top-flight status last season, the winger having demonstrated he has the speed to trouble opposition defenders. He displayed his frightening pace, running at 37.59 kmph against Manchester City in July 2020.

2. Adama Traore

A product of the famed La Masia, Traore made only one professional appearance for FC Barcelona before being sold to Aston Villa in 2015. After spells in Villa and Middlesbrough, Traore was bought by Wolverhampton Wanderers where his true talent came to the spotlight.

A lethal deploy at the wings, Traore had a stellar 19-20 season under Nuno Espirito Santo. The Spanish attacker raked up 4 goals and 7 assists last season including MOTM performances against defending champions Man City twice. This helped Nuno to become only the second manager to do a league double over Guardiola.

A player with blistering pace and strong physic, Traore clocked the highest speed of 37.9 km/h. He achieved this in the league game against Chelsea in 2020. He is also rumored to be persuaded by various European clubs such as Man City, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool.

1. Kyle Walker

Pep Guardiola was wise enough to realise Walker’s vitality as a right-back. Walker can trackback with ease given his explosive pace. Consistently remaining among the top fullbacks in the league along the years, Kyle has developed himself into a beast on the right flank.

Walker is ever-present in this kind of list. He loves tearing apart opposing defences with ease. He also bangs in crosses to help his team with an extra edge over rivals. Notching up a top speed of 37.80 kmph in the 2019-20 season, he is number one in our list of the fastest players in the Premier League history.