Chelsea Star Rudiger Beats Mohamed Salah to Land Prestigious Premier League Record

• Strong defender Antonio Rudiger has been identified as the fastest player this season in the Premier League
• The Germany international recorded top speed of 36.7 km/h in Premier League battle against Brighton
• Rudiger has been linked with a move away from Chelsea with the likes of Juventus and Bayern Munich interested in him

Antonio Rudiger who plays as a defender for Chelsea has now emerged as the fastest player so far this season in the Premier League beating Mohamed Salah's record.

In the eyes, many Premier League followers would think that Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is the fastest player in the English topflight, but the Egypt international is second this term to Rudiger.

Rudiger has been in the headlines going by his superb performances for Chelsea in all competitions and his contract situation at Stamford Bridge as the German has been linked with a move away from England.

According to the reports on Mirror and OptaJoe, Antonio Rudiger has the highest recorded top speed in the Premier League this season with 36.7 km/h against Brighton.

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Antonio Rudiger did not score against Brighton in the Premier League game played on 18 January which ended in a 1-1 draw. Hakim Ziyech scored the opener for Chelsea before Webster restored parity for the hosts in the 60th minute.

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The Stamford Bridge landlords have played 28 games so far this season in the Premier League and are occupying third on the table with 59 points.

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Musonda revealed that he will become a free agent and leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the season.

The former Anderlecht wonderkid has been plagued by fitness issues after spending two years on the sidelines through injury.

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