EPL 2016/17: 10 slowest players

By Akshay Pai T

Modified Oct 29, 2016 09:44 GMT

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Andy King of Leicester City warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Leicester City FC and FC Copenhagen at The King Power Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — King warming up for a Champions League clash

#1 Charlie Adam

BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Charlie Adam of Stoke City during the Pre Season Friendly match between Burton Albion and Stoke City at the Pirelli Stadium on July 16, 2016 in Burton upon Albion, England. (Photo by Clint Hughes/Getty Images)'n — The king of being slow

Top Speed: 26.72 km/h

Age: 30

Club: Stoke City

And to top the list of slowest Premier League players this season is Stoke City’s Charlie Adam. A player who has built his reputation on dead-ball delivery and precise long-range strikes rather than sheer athleticism, the former Liverpool and Blackpool midfielder will probably be remembered best for an astounding 65 yard goal in a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea; a goal that he described as a “once in a lifetime goal”.

Charlie Adam is officially the slowest player in the Premier League this season, not an award one hopes is pinned against their name.

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