Top 10 Fastest Players in the Premier League 2026

Fastest Players in the Premier League: 2026 Rankings

Micky Van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur leads the Premier League with a top speed of 37.12 km/h this season. Close behind are Matheus Nunes from Manchester City at 36.7 km/h and Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United hitting 36.6 km/h. Rising stars like Anthony Elanga (35.9 km/h) and Yankuba Minteh (36.4 km/h) have also made their mark, while Erling Haaland keeps his place among the fastest despite a quieter season.

Speed is a vital asset in football—helping wingers outpace defenders, and defenders close down attackers swiftly. According to Opta, a sprint means running faster than 25 km/h for a significant stretch, and these players are setting the pace for the league.

Top 10 Fastest Players in Premier League 2026

• Rank: 1 - Micky Van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur) - Centre-back - 37.12 km/h
• Rank: 2 - Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) - Midfielder - 36.70 km/h
• Rank: 3 - Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) - Winger/Forward - 36.60 km/h
• Rank: 4 - Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) - Winger - 36.40 km/h
• Rank: 5 - Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City) - Defender - 36.30 km/h
• Rank: 6 - Jermie Frimpong (Liverpool) - Wing-back - 36.10 km/h
• Rank: 7 - Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) - Winger - 35.90 km/h
• Rank: 8 - Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - Striker - 35.74 km/h
• Rank: 9 - Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) - Winger - 35.57 km/h
• Rank: 10 - Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) - Winger - 35.48 km/h

Profiles of Select Fastest Players

• Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea): The Argentine winger reached 35.48 km/h. Once key for Manchester United, managerial changes saw him move to Chelsea. He appeared 24 times, scored once, and assisted four goals.
• Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal): Known for rapid runs and sharp shooting, Martinelli hit 35.57 km/h, playing 50 games with 10 goals and five assists.
• Erling Haaland (Manchester City): Despite injuries and team struggles, Haaland still clocked 35.74 km/h and netted 30 goals in 43 appearances.
• Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest/Newcastle United): Elanga's speed at 35.90 km/h helped him score six goals and provide 12 assists over 42 matches before moving to Newcastle.
• Jermie Frimpong (Liverpool): The Dutch wing-back impressed with 36.10 km/h and solid attacking contributions in limited appearances.
• Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City): The Uzbek defender surprised many with 36.30 km/h speed and strong defensive displays after joining mid-season.
• Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion): Minteh dazzled with his 36.40 km/h pace, scoring seven goals and assisting five in 36 games.
• Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United): The Cameroonian forward reached 36.60 km/h, scoring 19 goals and assisting eight in 41 appearances.
• Matheus Nunes (Manchester City): After adapting to right-back, Nunes clocked 36.73 km/h, providing four goals and 10 assists in 38 matches.
• Micky Van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur): The quickest of all, Van de Ven hit 37.12 km/h, showing rare speed for a centre-back across 22 games.

Fastest Players by Position

• Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) - 36.7 km/h
• Jermie Frimpong (Liverpool) - 36.1 km/h
• Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest) - 35.8 km/h

• Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) - 35 km/h
• Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) - 34.6 km/h

• Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) - 36.6 km/h
• Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) - 36.4 km/h
• Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) - 36.2 km/h

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is the fastest player in the Premier League? Tottenham’s Micky Van de Ven.
• Who is the fastest winger?Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United.
• Who is the fastest full-back?Matheus Nunes from Manchester City.
• Who is the fastest goalkeeper?Robert Sanchez.
• Who is the fastest striker?Erling Haaland.