The fastest players in Premier League history since Opta records began
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The Premier League is perhaps the most physically demanding league in world football.
Speed is one of the most valuable attributes in the modern game, with England's top flight home to some of the quickest players in football.
Since Opta began recording top speeds at the start of the 2020/21 season, several players have reached remarkable speeds, with Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven featuring prominently in the rankings.
The Dutchman boasts three of the five fastest speeds recorded, while Wolves winger Jackson Tchatchoua is the only other player to feature more than once in the top 10.
We've ranked the 10 fastest recorded speeds in Premier League history, including the players who have broken the 37km/h barrier.
The fastest footballers in Premier League history since Opta began recording the data at the start of the 2020/21 season.
| Rank | Player | Club | Top Speed | Date |
| 1. | Micky van de Ven | Tottenham Hotspur | 37.38 (km/h) | 31/01/2024 |
| 2. | Kyle Walker | Manchester City | 37.31 (km/h) | 14/05/2023 |
| 3. | Jackson Tchatchoua | Wolves | 37.30 (km/h) | 30/08/2025 |
| 4. | Micky van de Ven | Tottenham Hotspur | 37.23 (km/h) | 13/04/2024 |
| 5. | Micky van de Ven | Tottenham Hotspur | 37.12 (km/h) | 29/09/2024 |
| 6. | Jackson Tchatchoua | Wolves | 36.97 (km/h) | 22/02/2026 |
| 7. | Chiedozie Ogbene | Luton Town | 36.93 (km/h) | 16/09/2023 |
| 8. | Anthony Elanga | Nottingham Forest | 36.91 (km/h) | 07/04/2024 |
| 9. | Pedro Neto | Wolves | 36.86 (km/h) | 23/09/2023 |
| 10. | Jakub Moder | Brighton | 36.84 (km/h) | 18/02/2024 |
