10 fastest players currently playing in the Premier League

Speed is important in sports, but it's a bit more important in football since you are running around the field for the majority of the game. Speed in football is the ability to run at full pace for the entirety of a game. Every football team in the world loves to have pacey players in their team, but Premier League teams seem to love them more than anyone.

Players like Jamie Vardy and Mohamed Salah are loved by every team as they can beat any defender in the world with their blistering pace. Alexandre Lacazette's pace is one of the main reasons for him being able to replace Olivier Giroud in the Arsenal Lineup. These players are able to clock more than a staggering 35km/h speed.

Opta began calculating players’ peak speeds in the 2014/15 season, and according to them, The fastest speed recorded by a top-flight player in England, this season, is also the fastest in any of the last four campaigns.

So, that being said, here is a look at the top 10 speedsters who are playing in the ongoing Premier League season:

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#10 Sadio Mané - Liverpool

Watford v Liverpool - Premier League

The ease at which Mane is able to get around world-class defenders is astonishing to see. Previously this season, He clocked a stunning speed of 34.84km/hr during a game for Liverpool. In an interview, he even showed his love for running, he said- "I always loved running, from when I was young, I never took a bag, I'd just carry my boots and run."

#9 Kurt Zouma - Stoke City

Kurt Zouma has been trying to get into his top form at Stoke City, so as to get back his place in Chelsea's lineup. While doing so, he was able to register a top speed of 34.94km/hr this season.

#8 Jamie Vardy - Leicester City

Before Leroy Sane smashed all the pace records, Jamie Vardy had the crown for the fastest player with a top speed of 35.09km/hr. Jamie Vardy's pace has contributed immensely to his astonishing growth.

#7 Laurent Koscielny - Arsenal

One of the most strange entrant into this list, Laurent Koscielny has been arguably the best defender at Arsenal for the past two to three seasons. But, It's not just his defending that's getting him accolades, but also, his amazing top speed of 35.11 km/hr has kept him above the likes of Mohamed Salah and Marcus Rashford in this list.

#6 Kiko Femenía - Watford

Watford fullback Kiko Femenia clocked a breathtaking speed of 35.12km/hr this season. After having a torrid career till last season, Femenia now is an important player in this strong Watford Lineup.

#5 Oliver Burke - West Brom

Oliver Burke has registered a massive top speed of 35.13km/hr. His speed, agility and dribbling skills were once compared to that of Gareth Bale. During his time at Nottingham Forest, he earned major headlines for the same. The match against Leeds in his last season at Nottingham Forest showed how he can tear a team apart by his skills.

#4 Kyle Walker - Manchester City

Manchester City v West Ham United - Premier League

Walker's sprinting ability never had any doubters. He recorded a mind-blowing 35.16km/hr speed during his time at Tottenham last season. From childhood, he was taught to run with his head down for the first 30 meters to increase his speed.

#3 Antonio Rüdiger - Chelsea

This season, he registered a ridiculous pace of 35.19km/hr while playing against Leicester City. Notably, his speed nullified the threat of Jamie Vardy. In the Premier League, only two defenders i.e Kurt Zouma and Laurent Koscielny come anywhere close to him in this department.

#2 Patrick van Aanholt - Crystal Palace

While playing for Crystal Palace, he registered the second fastest sprint in the Premier League. He recorded a colossal speed of 35.42km/hr in their 4-0 defeat at Manchester United. Due to his pace and agility, he is also known as 'The Flying Dutchman' by his fans.

#1 Leroy Sané - Manchester City

Leroy Sane is by far, the fastest Premier League player. The Manchester City man has clocked a speed of 35.50 km/h, which is why he is such a threat in counter-attacks, and has only added to Manchester City's dominance this season.