Top 10 fastest player in Premier League to admire

The Premier League is a football championship that receives attention from a large number of fans around the world. The fastest players in the Premier League are always in the spotlight. Let’s take a look at the top 10 fastest player in Premier League with Premiumsoccertips through the article below!

Top 10 fastest player in Premier League

1. Phil Foden (36.9 km/h)

Ranked 10th is young midfielder Phil Foden of Man City, an English professional footballer playing as a midfielder for Manchester City and the England national team. The English player has been appearing with increasing regularity since the Premier League resumed and has a top speed of 36.9 km/h.

Foden first came into prominence in 2017 when he made consecutive marks at that year’s U-17 World Cup. In the same tournament, Foden won the U-17 World Cup Golden Ball in 2017. Returning from the U-17 World Cup, Foden gradually gained the trust of Pep Guardiola and made his debut in December 2017.

At the end of 2017, the BBC honored Phil Foden in the Young Sports Personality of the Year category. As of the beginning of May 2020, Phil Foden had made over 100 appearances for Manchester City, winning 10 major and minor titles while still under 21 years old.

Foden has been named in the “Best Young Player” ranking for 2 consecutive years: 2018 (5th), 2019 (4th).

2. Fred (37.0 km/h)

Ranked 9th is midfielder Fred of MU, a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester United and the Brazil national team. The Brazilian player enjoyed a great season under Solskjaer and was one of the Red Devils’ reliable midfield choices before Paul Pogba’s return. This season, Fred reached a top speed of 37.0 km/h.

Fred began his career at Brazilian club Internacional, where he won 2 Campeonato Gaucho titles. In June 2013, he moved to Shakhtar Donetsk. After 5 seasons playing in Donetsk, he and the team won 3 Ukrainian Premier League titles. In 2018, Fred signed with Manchester United.

Fred has represented Brazil at the U-20 level before making his national team debut in November 2014. He was a member of Brazil’s squad for Copa América 2015 and World Cup 2018.

3. Shane Long (37.1 km/h)

Long began his football career at Cork City, then moved to Reading where he scored 3 goals in ten substitute appearances during the team’s championship-winning 2005-2006 campaign, leading his team into the FA Cup 4th round by defeating Liverpool in a third-round replay in 2010, and subsequently winning the player of the season award.

He signed with Premier League team West Bromwich Albion in 2011 for a £6 million fee and joined Hull City in January 2014, followed by Southampton in August 2014. On April 23, 2019, he scored the fastest goal in Premier League history. Long made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2007 and has since made over 80 international appearances.

4. Ainsley Maitland-Niles (37.2 km/h)

Maitland-Niles is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger, forward for Premier League club Arsenal, and the England national football team. With a top speed of 37.2 km/h this season, this young player has started appearing more regularly for the Gunners under coach Mikel Arteta and is likely to improve his top speed next season.

Maitland-Niles is known for his versatility and speed as he can play as a wing midfielder, central midfielder, and full-back. Former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger praised Maitland-Niles as “a good defender” who “can play one-on-one” and has “very quick recovery steps.”

5. Caglar Soyuncu (37.3 km/h)

Caglar Soyuncu is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Premier League club Leicester City and the Turkey national team.

He joined SC Freiburg in the summer 2016 Bundesliga transfer window, becoming the first Turkish footballer to move to the Bundesliga from the TFF First League, the second-highest professional level in Turkey.

Making his national team debut in 2016, Caglar Soyuncu was the first player from Altınordu SK to be called up to the Turkey national team in 78 years, since Sait Altınordu, the club’s iconic player. He was also the first player called up to the national team from İzmir clubs since 1997.

6. Trezeguet (37.3 km/h)

Trezeguet is a retired French football striker. As a classic-style forward, Trezeguet was often particularly dangerous in the penalty area. Despite not possessing an exceptional physical build or extraordinary speed, the French striker always displayed keen awareness in positioning himself for final scoring situations.

Throughout the peak of his career, Trezeguet was a true sniper, a player who could turn ordinary plays into goals. He valued simplicity and efficiency above all else. Sometimes, with just one touch of the ball from any part of his body, left foot, right foot, head, thigh, knee, or heel, Trezeguet could score a goal.

7. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (37.3 km/h)

Manchester United and the England national football team. Wan-Bissaka began his career at Crystal Palace and was voted the club’s player of the year in the 2018 season. He transferred to Manchester United in June 2019.

Wan-Bissaka plays as a right-back with strong defensive skills, particularly in tackling and always ranks among the Premier League’s top tacklers but with a very low rate of fouls due to tackling. United fans in England nickname Wan-Bissaka as “The Spider” to describe his graceful tackling moves.

8. Mason Greenwood (37.3 km/h)

Mason Greenwood is an English footballer who plays for Manchester United Football Club as a forward. He is regarded as a striker with great potential and has been named in the “Best Young Player” ranking for 2 consecutive years: 2019 (16th place), 2020 (3rd place).

Greenwood began his career as a midfielder but gradually developed into a central striker. In May 2018, former Manchester United player Clayton Blackmore stated: “He does very well with the ball and is great with both feet. He’s the first person I’ve seen take free kicks with both feet. I’ve never met anyone like that!”

9. Adama Traore (37.5 km/h)

Ranked second is forward Adama Traore of Wolverhampton with a top speed of 37.5 km/h this season. He is a Spanish professional footballer playing as a winger or full-back for Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Spain national football team. The Spanish player is not only strong but also extremely fast in his dribbling.

He started his career with Barcelona, mainly appearing as a substitute. In 2015, he signed with Aston Villa and a year later joined Middlesbrough before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2018. Traore has played for Spain at the U-16, U-17, U-19, and U-21 levels.

In 2018, Matt Stanger of ESPN acknowledged Traore’s speed and strength, adding that he is “currently showing composure to find killer passes,” and praised his “rapid acceleration” and “excellent ball control to shield the ball from defenders”; Stanger also believes that Traore’s “defensive contribution” will develop.

10. Kyle Walker (37.5 km/h)

Ranked number 1 is Kyle Walker, an English footballer who currently plays for Manchester City and the England national team. He is a right-back for Manchester City and has reached a top speed of 37.5 km/h this season. This may be one of the reasons why expensive signing Joao Cancelo has spent most of the season on the bench.

Walker joined the Sheffield United academy at the age of seven after receiving an offer from Football Unites, Racism Divides, and was selected for the first team in 2008. In November of that year, he joined Northampton Town on loan.

Upon returning to the club, Walker made his debut for Sheffield United on January 13, 2009, in an FA Cup third-round match against Leyton Orient and played very well. On June 22, 2009, Walker joined Tottenham Hotspur alongside defender Kyle Naughton, but was loaned back to Yorkshire club in the 2009-2010 season as part of the deal. After his return, Walker made his first appearance for Tottenham on March 27, 2010, in a 2-0 win against Portsmouth. On July 14, 2017, Walker signed a 5-year contract with Manchester City worth £50 million.

Conclude

Speed is an important factor in modern football, helping players create quick breakthroughs, creating effective attacking and defensive opportunities. The top 10 fastest player in premier league have shown superior speed ability, contributing significantly to the success of the teams they are playing for. These players not only help the team create an advantage in matches but also bring excitement to fans with moves full of speed and technique.

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