Top 33 fastest football players in the world in 2024
Top 33 fastest football players in the world in 2024
1. Micky van de Ven: 37.38 km/h
The young defender has been a revelation in the Premier League, becoming a key player at such a young age. Van de Ven is well-known for his excellent ball reading and quick tackles to break up plays. He is now one of the fastest players in the league.
Van de Ven has many years ahead of him, but the youngster has gradually matured and is now a top centre-half. The Dutch centre-half recorded the top speed of 37.38 km/h during the Premier League 2023-24 for Spurs.
Micky van de Ven yet again recorded a top speed of 37.12 km/h during a match against Manchester United in Premier League 2024-25 Gameweek 6.
2. Kyle Walker: 37.31 km/hr
Manchester City’s star right-back is one of the fastest footballers in world football. The English defender has been consistent throughout his career and has engraved himself in the Premier League history. He recorded a top speed of 37.31 km/hr during Manchester City’s title winning run in 2022-23.
3. Chiedozie Ogbene: 36.93 km/h
The Luton Town forward recorded a top speed of 36.93 km/h in the Premier League 2023-24 clash against Fulham on 16th September 2023. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for Luton Town, but the Irish forward certainly caught the eye with his trick feet and top speed.
4. Pedro Neto: 36.86 km/h
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ star Portuguese forward is certainly one of the fastest footballers in the world. Pedro Neto recorded a top speed of 36.86 when Luton hosted Wolves in the Premier League 2023-24 clash. Neto’s acceleration and dribbling skills make him a constant threat on the flanks.
5. Dominik Szoboszlai: 36.76 km/h - Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for a fee close to £60million in the summer of 2023. The Hungarian international is one of the most tactically gifted midfielders in the world and in addition, he is a force to reckon with when running at defences.
Szoboszlai recorded a top speed of 36.76 km/h in Liverpool’s clash against Wolves in Premier League 2023-24.
6. Dara O’Shea: 36.73 km/h
The Burnley defender overtakes Antonio Rudiger as the fastest defender in 2023. The Irish full-back Dara O’Shea recorded a top speed of 36.73 km/h when Burnley hosted Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash during the 2023-24 season.
7. Anthony Gordon: 36.68 km/h
Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon sits close to the top in the Premier League list of the fastest player charts with a speed of 36.68 km/h. He recorded the top speed in Newcastle United’s match against Burnley.
8. Amadou Onana: 36.65 km/h
The Everton midfielder will play a key role in the Toffee’s escape from relegation after being handed a 10-point deduction by the Premier League for an FFP breach. The Belgium international recorded a top speed of 36.65 km/h in the Merside derby against Liverpool in the Premier League.
9. Antonio Rudiger: 36.7 km/h
Rudiger prospered under Thomas Tuchel before joining Real Madrid, establishing himself as one of Europe’s best centre-backs. He is tall and an aggressive defender. His stature is sometimes enough to induce fear in forwards.
Another valuable quality that the former Chelsea defender embodies is speed; he is now Europe’s fastest player. The best thing about Rudiger is his quick tackles, which makes him a great threat to opponents. According to Opta, the former Chelsea defender clogged up the highest speed in the Premier League in 2022.
10. Mykhailo Mudryk: 36.63 (km/h)
Chelsea’s new signing Mykhailo Mudryk topped the charts for the fastest player in the Premier League. Also. with a 36.63km/h speed the Ukrainian international has taken the league by a storm. The 22-year-old was linked to many clubs and Arsenal were the favourites to buy him but Chelsea snatched the deal and brought him to Stamford Bridge in January.
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