Rasmus Hojlund Revealed As 4th Fastest EPL Player This Season After Clocking Top Speed Of 35.45 KM/H On Man United Debut
Speed stats have revealed that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is currently the fourth fastest player in the Premier League.
Data published by the Premier League shows that Hojlund clocked a top speed of 35.45 kilometers per hour during his United debut - a 35-minute cameo in a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke is the fastest EPL player so far this season, after reaching 36.10 km/h during his side's 2-0 defeat by Tottenham in August.
Meanwhile two of the top three sprint speeds this season have been recorded by Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon.
Fulham winger Adama Traore, Man United starlet Alejandro Garnacho, Burnley left-back Ameen Al-Dakhil, Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga and Wolves wide-man Pedro Neto also feature on a list of the top 10 speeds recorded since the season began.
Kyle Walker was the quickest player in the Premier League last season, with a top speed of 37.31 km/h.
Fastest Players In 2023/24 Premier League Season
Player | Speed in km/h | Team | Opposition |
---|---|---|---|
Dominic Solanke | 36.10 | Bournemouth | Tottenham |
Anthony Gordon | 35.67 | Newcastle | Manchester City |
Anthony Gordon | 35.63 | Newcastle | Aston Villa |
Adama Traore | 35.55 | Fulham | Arsenal |
Rasmus Hojlund | 35.45 | Manchester United | Arsenal |
Alejandro Garnacho | 35.01 | Manchester United | Tottenham |
Ameen Al-Dakhil | 34.97 | Burnley | Manchester City |
Anthony Elanga | 34.88 | Nottingham Forest | Sheffield United |
Pedro Neto | 34.84 | Wolves | Manchester United |
Pedro Neto | 34.82 | Wolves | Crystal Palace |