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

#3 Cesc Fabregas

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 20, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Fabregas is also a surprise player on the list

Top Speed: 28.73 km/h

Age: 29

Club: Chelsea

Probably a surprise inclusion in this list to some, Fabregas was phenomenal in Chelsea’s 2014-15 title winning season, assisting 18 goals, only 2 short to Thierry Henry’s record of 20 for a Premier League season. Since then, he seems to have regressed, with Chelsea’s midfield often exploited when he’s deployed in the pivot.

When he played last season, teams often found it easy to bypass him in midfield with Fabregas lacking the pace and physicality to track back fast enough, leaving Matic with too much to do. However, he still definitely has a part to play, scoring 2 goals in the 2-4 win against Leicester in the EFL Cup and helping Chelsea up their tempo when he does come on as a substitute.

Edited by Staff Editor