Top five fastest goalkeepers in Premier League 2022-23

These showstoppers have shown quick feet while getting off the line

The one unique player quality that virtually all football fans like is speed. There are specific speed requirements based on the player's position and function. A forward or winger has to be as fast as they can be, but a goalkeeper or defence may get by with average pace. 

Throughout the past several decades, the job of a goalkeeper has seen a significant transformation. A goalie is now expected to do more than just prevent goals from being conceded; whenever they have the opportunity, they must contribute to playmaking. to fulfil the requirements of the ideal goalie of the present day.

Here we look at the top five fastest goalkeepers in Premier League 2022-23 season.

5. 30.44 km/h - Dean Henderson

In 2021, ESPN's Rob Dawson referred to Henderson as being "more complete" than his Manchester United colleague David de Gea because of his distribution with both hands and feet, capacity for claiming crosses, and ability to collect and punch high balls. His "vocal presence" in goal has also been praised by Mark Critchley of The Independent. While not the tallest goalie, at 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in), he is renowned for his quick reflexes.

4. 30.97 km/h - Édouard Mendy

When Chelsea's custodian Edouard Mendy had a significant role in that statistic, the team had the top defensive performance in the Premier League. The Senegalese goalkeeper thrived in Thomas Tuchel's team following, however this season he has missed much of the season due to injury, even though he is still an excellent goalie.

There is no denying Mendy's quality, and his inspiring personal narrative of nearly abandoning the professional game in his mid-20s to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world is heartwarming.

3. 31.03 km/h - Jordan Pickford

He has incredible reflexes, glides effortlessly like a jaguar, and is incredibly swift on his feet. It makes sense why they referred to him as "Speedy" in class. He is somewhat shorter than the average contemporary goaltender at 1.85m, but he does not have the same response time. Pickford is without a doubt the more powerful player when he has the ball at his feet. With both feet, he has tremendous control over the ball.

2. 31.14 km/h - David Raya

Goalkeeper David Raya has been a standout for Brentford, and he's been the narrative of the Premier League season thus far.

In Brentford's first seven league games, his long passes, distribution, reaction saves, and handling have all drawn the attention of the opposition. He has consistently and steadily performed for the Bees, proving that he is capable of playing at this level.

1. 32.62 km/h - Gavin Bazunu

One of the factors Bazunu, who currently plays for Southampton at the club level, was also quickly drafted into the Ireland senior team due to his prowess with the ball. The fact that Bazunu is a capable shot-stopper who defenders will feel at ease playing in front of him as he provides them with this great distribution of the ball and as does the fact that Bazunu starts the attack from the penalty area.