10 Fastest Premier League Players in 2024/25 Season [Ranked]

One of the key attributes players need to make it to the top of the game, particularly in the Premier League, is speed. For all the technical ability in the world, if someone is unable to keep up with the physical nature of England’s top flight, they may find themselves being overwhelmed by their more aggressive opponents.

There is often a debate about whom the quickest player is at every respected club. Kyle Walker, for example, prides himself on being Manchester City’s biggest speedster, though the stats last season proved otherwise. That also remains true for the 2024/25 campaign, as the quickest players from the opening rounds of the Premier League have been named by the competition’s website.

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Marcus Rashford’s goal-scoring form has seen a decline recently, but his pace remains a key asset whenever he finds space to exploit. At 26, the Manchester United forward is at his best when cutting in from the left flank, using his speed and agility to create scoring opportunities.

The Wythenshawe-born ace is ever-so-slightly slower than ninth-placed Yankuba Minteh and eighth-placed Pedro Neto, who have clocked speeds of 35.38 and 35.40 km/h, respectively, since the campaign got underway.

With a top speed of 35.47 km/h, Cameron Archer is the fastest player at St Mary’s, with the new arrival making sure to have laid down a marker for his other teammates. The new striker’s remarkable pace could become a game-changer if used correctly, offering a glimmer of hope for the Saints amid a challenging return to the top flight.

When you think of Manchester United and their speedy wingers, Alejandro Garnacho is not the first name that you might think of. A tricky player he absolutely is, but the fact that he has clocked a speed of 35.48 km/h may come as a huge shock.

5 Gabriel Martinelli – 35.57 km/h

Arsenal

Narrowly pipping Garnacho to fifth place is Arsenal’s very own left-winger in Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian, who is at risk of losing his place to Leandro Trossard, has clocked a speed of 35.57 km/h already this term and his lightning quick feet could be the difference-maker in terms of him keeping his spot under Mikel Arteta or losing it to either Trossard or Raheem Sterling.

On reflection, natural pace is what he can use to his advantage in order to remain a starter in north London. He possesses it in abundance, unlike the aforementioned duo, and when Arsenal are in need of a burst of speed to make a difference – Martinelli could be the man.

4 Timo Werner – 35.69 km/h

Tottenham Hotspur

Timo Werner’s pace remains his standout attribute, with his speed frequently leaving defenders trailing behind. Now back in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, the German international continues to blaze past opponents with ease. Yet, while his quickness is undeniable, his finishing ability is far less predictable.

Werner’s knack for getting into scoring positions is impressive, but his final touch or decision-making often falls short. Despite these inconsistencies, his relentless speed ensures he remains a valuable asset, creating constant pressure on defences, which is exactly what Ange Postecoglou is after.

3 Erling Haaland – 35.74 km/h

Manchester City

He’s quick. He’s strong. He can finish from almost anywhere. Erling Haaland is a cheat code. After what some may have described as an underwhelming second season at Manchester City, the Norwegian has shot back into top form with two hat-tricks in the opening three Premier League games.

The former Borussia Dortmund man has also been allowed to stretch his legs a little more, hence the incredible speed of 35.74 km/h he has managed to hit in the early parts of the season. Given that it doesn’t even look like Haaland has gotten out of first gear yet, the prospect of what’s to come is frightening.

2 Anthony Elanga – 35.90 km/h

Nottingham Forest

Sold by Manchester United to Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023, the former may have regrets over their decision given how well he’s settled into life at the City Ground – and that’s before mentioning his electric pace on show. In fact, the Swede earns himself a silver medal in terms of the top flight’s fastest players this season, notching a speed of 35.90 km/h.

According to statistics, Anthony Elanga was the fastest forward in the Premier League last season with a max speed of 36.91 km/h and is yet to reach the same speed this time around – but given the season is in its infancy, defenders will think twice when giving the 22-year-old an ounce of space given that he is proven the damage he’s able to cause.

1 Micky van de Ven – 37.12 km/h

Tottenham Hotspur

When Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven picks up the ball, everybody is familiar with his intentions, but there are not many players who can do much about it when he opens stride, as Manchester United found out. Despite being a central defender, the sheer pace – combined with his knack for weaving in and out of opposing bodies – is quite unnatural for a player his size.

But that’s what makes his sprints so difficult to read. When tracking back to tackle Alejandro Garnacho in first-half stoppage time of their 3-0 win over Erik ten Hag and Co, he registered a top speed of 37.12 km/h, which makes him the quickest player in 2024/25 by some distance.