Top 11 fastest footballers in Premier League 2022-23

Surprisingly, three defenders also feature in this list.

Football is a physical game where players need to be physically as well as mentally strong. Everything in football is very fast that's why players also need to be fast in the game. A team having the quickest players on the field is always one step ahead of the opposition in every aspect of the game. We have seen how the best players are often very fast on the field whether it's mentally or physically. The best teams in the world always have some quickest players on the pitch. The Premier League 2022-23 too, has witnessed some speedy displays from the players.

Keeping this in mind, let us take a look at the top five fastest footballers in the Premier League 2022-23.

11. Jack Stacey - 35.6 km/h

Bournemouth's Jack Stacey had a top sprint speed of 35.6 km/hr and now he is placed in the fifth rank based on speed in the Premier league. The 26-year-old full-back has made five appearances in the Premier League. He can play both as a right-back and a right midfielder (RM). Also, he is physically robust and has a good pace, making him a key player for his team.

10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 35.7 km/h

The blockbuster Frenchman has been an incredible asset for Newcastle United. Saint-Maximin can cover a lot of ground with his blazing speed and stamina, which aids him to clock high speeds in the dying moments of the games. He hit a top speed of 35.7 km/hr and is placed fourth on the speed rank in the Premier League 2022-23.

The 25-year-old is someone who can beat defenders one-on-one and then accelerate at ease to go and score a goal. Also, his ability to accelerate within seconds has enabled the manager to use him as a vital outlet in the wings.

9. Diogo Dalot - 35.8 km/h

Dalot under the new manager, Erik ten Hag has been brilliant for Manchester United, as his performance in the Premier League has been really good and he has maintained his consistency. The 23-year-old Portuguese full-back has a speed of 35.8 km/hr and is now the third-fastest footballer in the Premier League this season. Dalot also uses his pace very intelligently as he can receive the ball during his pacy strides. Also, he can track back in defence and stop attackers even without a head-start.

8. Gabriel Martinelli - 35.9 km/h

Arsenal's in-form player, Gabriel Martinelli is a direct goal-scoring winger. His dribbling ability and speed are the parameters which differentiate him from his teammates. He recorded a speed of 35.9 km/hr which is the second-highest speed in the Premier League this season.

Also, an absolute nuisance for defenders, Martinelli is well known for playing on the shoulders of defenders and beating the offside traps using his blistering speed. The 21-year-old has mesmerized Arsenal fans with the same this season.

7. Dennis Zakaria - 36.09km/h

Chelsea's summer loan signing Dennis Zakaria also placed himself in the Premier League fastest player charts recording a 36.09km/h speed. He was brought from Juventus with an option to make him permanent at the end of the season. Also, Zakaria made his debut for the Blues in the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb where he scored the winner.

6. Erling Haaland - 36.22 km/h

For Manchester City, the Norwegian has been the final piece of the jigsaw. Haaland is a complete bully for defenders – outpacing them and physically dominating them. His life at Manchester City was expected to be difficult, but the 22-year-old has lived up to the hype by scoring ten goals in just six games.

He is one of the best players on counter-attacks as his blazing speed allows him to outrun and brush past defenders. With age on his side, the towering striker will only get better. The Norwegian striker recorded a top speed of 36.2 km/h in a Premier league 2022-23 clash against Brighton.

5. Darwin Nunez - 36.53 km/h

Liverpool FC's record signing didn't enjoy a good start to his Premier League campaign. Strong physical presence and speed on the field are enough to highlight the 23-year-old's finesse. Nunez recorded a speed of 36.5 km/hr against West Ham.

He is possibly one of the fastest footballers in 2022, as he has the highest speed in the Premier League this season till now. Also. the Uruguayan striker's lean body type enables him to go past players. Notably, fans know Nunez for outrunning most defenders in the Premier League.

4. Anthony Gordon - 36.61km/h

Everton's Anthony Gordon sits second in the Premier League to top the fastest player charts with a speed of 36.61km/h. Although the club is placed in the relegation battle the youngster has stepped up to prove his individual stats. the young forward is on the verge of completing his transfer to Newcastle.

3. Mykhailo Mudryk - 36.63km/h

Chelsea's new signing Mykhailo Mudryk topped the charts for the fastest player in the Premier League. Also. with a 36.63km/h speed the Ukrainian international has taken the league by storm. The 22-year-old was linked to many clubs and Arsenal were the favourites to buy him but Chelsea snatched the deal and brought him to Stamford Bridge in January.

2. Brennan Johnson- 36.7km/h

Brennan Johnson was probably Nottingham Forest's best player in the Premier League 2022-23. He scored eight goals in 38 Premier League games and he had the second highest speed in the competition.

1. Kyle Walker - 37.31km/h

The 33-year-old was recorded as the fastest player in the Premier League 2022-23. He is getting faster with age and played a crucial role in Manchester City's title-winning season. Kyle Walker was also impressive against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in both semi-finals and took City to another final of the Champions League.

**This article was last updated on 28 January, 2023.