Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?

Babu Tendu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM

The premier league is a very competitive premiership. The toughness of the league makes players use pace to beat players. As a result, the premiership has several quick players. However, several game stats and their consistency distinguish the very best: that is how we get to know who is the fastest premier league player.

The fastest players in the premier league
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The smallest of margins decide the result of football matches, and having the optimum performance from the team is crucial. While technical and tactical elements are undoubtedly essential, the physical output of a player is the most eye-catching. In this case, the aspect of pace.

Who is the fastest footballer?

Using the most recent data and statistics, we compiled a list of the quickest player in the premier league. The data used is the highest speed recorded by a player as of March 2022.

10. Raphinha

Raphinha has been linked with a move away from Leeds United for some time. It's understandable why, with his deadly finish against Everton serving as another reminder of his exceptional ability.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Raphinha of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt.
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Raphinha is also more than a technician. He is also physically talented, having reached a high speed of 21.26mph, which is among the fastest runners in the premier league this season.

9. Tyrick Mitchell

Patrick Vieira has a track record of preferring young players, which is brilliant news for Crystal Palace youngster Tyrick Mitchell.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace controls the ball during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park, London. Photo by Federico Maranesi.
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Mitchell is not on the team solely owing to his youth. He is also a talented modern full-back with an uncanny ability to turn the ball over. He has already reached a top speed of 21.35mph in this campaign. With his momentum, he is predicted to be among the fastest premier league players in 2022.

8. Antonio Rudiger

At first glance, you might not expect to see a centre-back on a list of speedsters. However, each time the Premier League's top speeds are made public, a few examples of quick defenders are always included.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea scores their side's sixth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Photo by Darren Walsh.
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In recent years, Antonio Rudiger, following in the footsteps of Caglar Soyuncu and Bjorn Engels, has clocked a top speed of 21.38mph this season. He was actually among the fastest premier league players on FIFA 21.

7. Patrick Bamford

Patrick Bamford is capable of doing it all, isn't he? He is a gifted linguist, violinist, and goal scorer, and he would also be quite valuable in a 100m sprint.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Patrick Bamford of Leeds United during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on December 05, 2021. Photo by George Wood.
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The Leeds United forward tipped the speedometer at 21.53mph earlier this season. That speed is still among the fastest players in the premier league in the 2021/22 season.

6. Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane of Liverpool is next. Having transferred from Southampton to Merseyside, he transformed himself from a local Saint to a cult icon at Anfield in a few seasons.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Sadio Mane of Liverpool looks on during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Photo by Sebastian Frej.
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The Senegalese international began his career under Jurgen Klopp with a dazzling display against Arsenal, which included a goal on debut. It was evident from the start that Mane's forte was quickness and a propensity for scoring.

His 21.6 mph top speed is an annual improvement, making him the perfect partner in crime with Roberto Firmino and the equally quick Mohamed Salah. Mane is Africa’s fastest premier league footballer.

5. Ismaila Sarr

Ismaila Sarr is one of the Premier League's most slick wingers, blending flair and pace into a lethal combination.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Ismaila Sarr of Watford during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on February 19, 2022. Photo by James Williamson.
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His top speed thus far is 21.67mph, but we would not be surprised if he exceeds that before the season is up.

4. Nathan Tella

Nathan Tella played just ten minutes in his side's 3-1 defeat to Everton, but he impacted. Not by altering the course of the game, but by recording the fourth-fastest sprint speed in the Premier League this season.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Nathan Tella of Southampton runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton at Molineux on January 15, 2022. Photo by Malcolm Couzens.
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It reached a staggering 21.75mph. He is among the fastest players in the premier league this season.

3. Wilfried Zaha

Wilfried Zaha's ship may have gone in terms of securing a move to a Europe-competing team, but he can take solace in achieving the division's third-fastest pace. That is the actual test.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park on February 26, 2022. Photo by Sebastian Frej.
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His next goal is to break the 22mph barrier, as his current peak speed is a meagre 21.88mph.

2. Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker, unsurprisingly, is one of the Premier division's fastest players. The Manchester City right-back has a maximum speed of 21.9 mph and has been a force down the right flank this season.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Kyle Walker of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022. Photo by Visionhaus.
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Walker's speed is critical because it lets him connect up with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez in the box once he crosses the by-line.

As a critical element in Pep Guardiola's plans for this season, having the Englishman contribute to the attack provides another facet to Man City's counter-attack – vital in the Citizens' winning the domestic title last season. He will look to be the fastest footballer in the premier league.

1. Adam Armstrong

Adam Armstrong still has a long way to go before establishing himself as a worthy successor for Danny Ings - but has had an encouraging start.

Who is the fastest player in the premier league right now?
Adam Armstrong of Southampton during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Coventry City at St Mary's Stadium on February 05, 2022. Photo by Robin Jones.
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Along with setting the Premier League record for quickest sprint - 22.15mph - Armstrong also scored on his Southampton debut, finishing despicably against Everton. Such speed is enough for him to be one the fastest premier league players ever.

Determining who is the fastest premier league player is not easy as the players produce stunning performances week in week out while producing stunning sprints. Therefore, the list of the fastest players may change from time to time.

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