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While the majority of the list is made up of forwards and nippy wingers, surprisingly, a defender also ranks among the most rapid players.
Speed is an element that a player needs to have to be at the top of his game, especially if they were to make it in the English Premier League.
Players often find themselves more overwhelmed by their more aggressive opponents because they are unable to keep up with the physical nature of England's top-flight despite boasting their technical ability.
While the majority of the list is made up of forwards and nippy wingers, surprisingly, a defender also ranks among the most rapid players in the league ahead of the seventh match of the season.
Pulse Sports exclusively reveals the seven top players who have clocked the fastest top speed so far this season according to data provided by the Premier League.
Micky Van de Ven - 37.12 km/h
Not only is Van de Ven the quickest defender in the Premier League, but he’s also the outright fastest player in England’s topflight. His blistering run to assist Brennan Johnson’s opening goal against Manchester United was a prime example of just how fast the Dutchman actually is. With a blistering top speed of 37.12 km/h, he’s been by far the fastest player in the Premier League this season.
Anthony Elanga - 35.90 km/h
Nottingham Forest have been a tough nut for most teams to crack this season and their ability to break on the counter is largely thanks to the pace of Elanga.
The former Red Devil has statistically been the second-fastest player in the league this season with an impressive top 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 even though the season is in its infancy.
Erling Haaland - 35.74 km/h
Along with being one of the strongest players in the league, Haaland is also absolutely rapid. Manchester City’s intricate style does not always allow Haaland to showcase his blistering pace, but when he gets up to full speed, there aren’t many players who can catch him.
During his days with Borussia Dortmund, he’d score plenty of goals by running off the last man and burning Bundesliga defenders for pace. Since moving to Manchester, he’s not lost any of that pace as he’s clocked a top speed of 35.74 km/h.
Timo Werner - 35.69 km/h
Whether he’s playing through the middle or off the wing, he never struggles to out-pace his opponents. 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.
Gabriel Martinelli - 35.57 km/h
The Gunners' Brazilian winger, 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.
Alejandro Garnacho35.48 km/h
Impressively, Garnacho has clocked a higher top speed than any of his Manchester United teammates this season – even Rashford. The Argentine winger certainly has plenty of power in his legs, particularly when he gets up to his top speed of 35.48 km/h.
Cameron Archer35.47 km/h
The Southampton forward doesn’t take long to get to top speed as his low-centre of gravity serves him well when skipping away from opposition defences. He’s still on the hunt for his first league goal for the Saints, but surely that’ll only be around the corner if he continues to get into good positions.
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