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

#4 Shaun Maloney

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Shaun Maloney of Hull and Joe Allen of Stoke City in action during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Hull City at the Bet365 Stadium on September 21, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) — Maloney (L) battles against Joe Allen

Top Speed: 28.87 km/h

Age: 33

Club: Hull City

Maloney transferred to Hull City after 8 months at Chicago Fire. Given that he plays as either an attacking midfielder or winger for both club and country, he’s expected to have that turn of speed to run past and beat players.

The midfielder played a role in Hull City’s promotion to the top flight and scored in the opening day win over Swansea. His last appearance was the ignominious 6-1 defeat to Bournemouth. Given that he is to turn 34 this coming January, it can be seen as to why he isn’t always the fastest player on the pitch anymore.

Edited by Staff Editor