Premier League Speedsters: Micky Van de Ven Takes Top Spot
The Premier League has revealed its list of the 10 fastest players this season, and Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven has taken the top spot. The 23-year-old defender clocked an impressive 37.12 km/h during a match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Van de Ven’s speed was recorded during first-half stoppage time when he tracked back to tackle Alejandro Garnacho. This remarkable feat puts him ahead of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, who recorded a speed of 35.90 km/h, and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who reached 35.74 km/h.
The list of the top 10 fastest players in the Premier League this season is dominated by defenders and wingers, with only one striker, Erling Haaland, making the cut. The top 10 is as follows:
- Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur) – 37.12 km/h
- Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) – 35.90 km/h
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 35.74 km/h
- Timo Werner (Chelsea) – 35.69 km/h
- Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) – 35.57 km/h
- Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) – 35.48 km/h
- Cameron Archer (Aston Villa) – 35.47 km/h
- Pedro Neto (Nottingham Forest) – 35.40 km/h
- Yankuba Minteh (Crystal Palace) – 35.38 km/h
- Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – 35.35 km/h
This list highlights the impressive speed and athleticism of the Premier League players, and it will be interesting to see if anyone can challenge Van de Ven’s top spot in the coming matches.
