Speed plays a crucial role in modern-day football across all positions on the field, and it can be an unforgiving sport for players who lack a few yards of pace. If a striker can sprint past their markers to reach through balls, they gain a significant advantage, while defenders need to possess good speed in order to keep up.
However it's important to note that speed alone is just one aspect of a player's overall abilities. They must also combine it with strength, fitness, game intelligence, and skill on the ball. Nonetheless, being a strong sprinter provides a solid foundation for players to build upon.
Now, let's explore the fastest players in the Premier League. Let examines the top speedsters and demons in the league and compares their speed to that of other athletes.
1. Mykhailo Mudryk-36.63 km/h
2.Anthony Gordon-36.61 km/h
3.Darwin Nunez-36.53 km/h
4.Erling Haaland-36.22 km/h
5.Denis Zakaria-36.09 km/h
New Chelsea signing Mykhailo Mudryk clocked the fastest top speed in the 2022-23 Premier League season, hitting a high of 36.63 kilometres per hour in the Blues' January 2023 fixture against Liverpool.
Mudryk's figures are just above Anthony Gordon who recorded 36.61 km/h, with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez and Manchester City star Erling Haaland following with top speeds of 36.53 km/h and 36.22 km/h respectively.