3 fastest Manchester United players this season

2. Daniel James: Top Speed – 35.70 km/hr

The initial report about the Welshman after his move to Old Trafford this summer was that he was extremely quick. Daniel James was expected to be one for the future, but the Manchester United scouting team deserves all the credit in the world for unearthing a gem. He has the perfect attitude on the pitch, puts in a shift every time he steps foot on the ground and has displayed great strength of character despite being regularly targeted by the opposition.

The Welshman is nowhere near the finished material yet, which makes him a frightening proposition to look forward to. James has made the right-wing position at United his own and has shown an eye for the final pass too. On the break, he is lightning quick, burning up the ground with his pace and has quickly become every defender’s nightmare.

His speed has been used brilliantly by Solskjaer so far and James has been the quickest Manchester United player in 7 of the 16 games in the league. The Welshman had a fiery introduction to the Premier League, scoring a goal in his very first game against Chelsea. He also was the fastest player on the pitch that day, hitting a top speed of 33.52 km/hr. Subsequently, James has crossed the 34 km/hr mark in 2 games and the 35km/hr barrier on 3 occasions.

His top speed, though, was achieved against Sheffield United, when he was once again the fastest United player on the pitch, recording 35.70 km/hr. Surprisingly, he still isn’t the fastest Manchester United player this season.

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