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But beyond goals and assists, who’s been burning up the turf with sheer pace?
Here’s a rundown of the five quickest players in the Premier League so far in the 2025/26 campaign:
5. Anthony Elanga – Newcastle United (36.0 km/h)
Elanga, who ranked among the top speedsters last season, has continued to impress with his pace.
After a £55 million switch from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle, the Swedish winger has added a new dimension to Eddie Howe’s counter-attacking setup.
4. Yankuba Minteh – Brighton & Hove Albion (36.1 km/h)
Brighton have hit their stride recently, thrashing Oxford 6-0 in the Carabao Cup and stunning Manchester City in league play.
Minteh, following a standout pre-season, has dazzled with his explosive bursts down the wing.
3. Daniel James – Leeds United (36.1 km/h)
Back in the top flight after Leeds’ promotion, James has wasted no time reminding fans of his blistering pace.
His speed remains a key asset for Daniel Farke’s side as they adjust to Premier League intensity.
2. Bryan Mbeumo – Manchester United (36.3 km/h)
Mbeumo, a familiar name among the league’s fastest, has continued to showcase his acceleration.
After joining Manchester United from Brentford, he’s expected to bring added dynamism and attacking threat to Ruben Amorim’s squad.
1. Jackson Tchatchoua – Wolves (37.3 km/h)
New to English football, Tchatchoua arrived from Hellas Verona and wasted no time making an impact.
Despite limited minutes, just 118 so far—he’s clocked the highest top speed in the league this season.
Wolves hope the 23-year-old can seamlessly fill the void left by Nelson Semedo at wing-back.
