Speed can be a total game-changer in football — whether it’s a winger tearing down the flank, a striker racing past defenders, or a full-back sprinting back to stop a counterattack.
In the Premier League, where the tempo is already blistering, an extra burst of pace can make all the difference between winning and losing.
Let’s dive into the 10 fastest players clocked in the 2024/25 Premier League season!
10. Timo Werner — Tottenham Hotspur
- Top Speed: 35.69 km/h
Timo Werner may have struggled in front of goal at times, but one thing that’s never been in doubt is his blistering pace.
On his Spurs debut, Werner burned past Brentford’s backline, nearly setting up a goal. If he sharpens his finishing, he could become a real weapon for Ange Postecoglou’s exciting side.
Interestingly, Werner isn’t even the fastest player at Spurs this season… can you guess who is?
9. Erling Haaland — Manchester City
- Top Speed: 35.74 km/h
Erling Haaland isn’t just a goal machine; he’s shockingly fast for his size.
The Norwegian superstar showed off his explosiveness against Brighton, sprinting almost the full length of the pitch to score. With his pace, power, and clinical finishing, Haaland remains one of the Premier League’s most unstoppable forces.
8. Maxence Lacroix — Crystal Palace
- Top Speed: 35.78 km/h
Since his arrival from Wolfsburg, Maxence Lacroix has added serious spark and speed to Palace’s defense.
Forming a strong partnership with Marc Guéhi, Lacroix has not just been fast — he’s also been rock-solid, with 30 appearances, 170 clearances, and 49 interceptions this season.
A true game-changer for the Eagles’ backline.
7. Mykhailo Mudryk — Chelsea
- Top Speed: 35.8 km/h
Mudryk has always been known for his lightning speed, but his Chelsea career has been a mixed bag.
In the Premier League this season, he’s only made seven appearances without a goal or assist. However, he’s shone in the UEFA Conference League.
Off-field issues, including a provisional suspension for meldonium use, have complicated his progress. With competition heating up at Chelsea, Mudryk will need to capitalize on his pace and fight for his place.
6. Antonee Robinson — Fulham
- Top Speed: 35.88 km/h
Nicknamed “Jedi,” Robinson is a speed demon down Fulham’s left flank.
This season, he’s been crucial for Fulham, bombing forward to deliver 10 assists — a club record for a full-back!
Robinson’s incredible pace allows him to contribute at both ends of the pitch, making him one of Fulham’s standout performers.
5. Anthony Elanga — Nottingham Forest
- Top Speed: 35.90 km/h
Since leaving Manchester United, Anthony Elanga has thrived at Forest, showcasing not just pace but also end product: five goals and eight assists this season.
While he hasn’t quite matched his league-topping 36.91 km/h speed from last year, Elanga remains a nightmare for defenders at Nottingham Forest.
4. Carlos Forbs — Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Top Speed: 36.57 km/h
Wolves have a history of nurturing speedsters, and Carlos Forbs is their newest lightning bolt.
Since joining from Jong Ajax, Forbs has been making a big impact off the bench.
Clocking 36.57 km/h, the youngster is keeping the tradition alive at Wolves after the exits of Adama Traoré and Pedro Neto.
3. Bryan Mbeumo — Brentford
- Top Speed: 36.6 km/h
Mbeumo’s pace is not just eye-catching — it’s crucial to Brentford’s attack.
With 15 goals and 5 assists across 29 games, Mbeumo has been one of the league’s most productive attackers.
It wouldn’t be surprising if some of the Premier League’s big clubs came knocking for this speedy beast in the summer.
2. Matheus Nunes — Manchester City
- Top Speed: 36.72 km/h
Matheus Nunes has flown under the radar when it comes to discussions about speed — until now.
The Manchester City midfielder hit a stunning 36.72 km/h against Brighton this season, making him the second-fastest player in the league.
Pep Guardiola may have just unlocked a new dimension to Nunes’ game with his positional shifts.
1. Micky van de Ven — Tottenham Hotspur
- Top Speed: 37.12 km/h
A defender topping the speed charts? You better believe it.
Micky van de Ven’s mind-blowing 37.12 km/h sprint against Manchester United showcased his freakish athleticism.
Whether chasing down Alejandro Garnacho or bursting forward to assist Son Heung-min against Everton, the Dutchman has proven that size and speed can coexist.
Despite slight injury issues, Van de Ven remains the Premier League’s fastest player this season.
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