Which Premier League player would take gold in a 100m sprint?

The world recently witnessed a spectacle of athleticism as the fastest humans on the planet converged on Paris for the Olympics. The 100-metre final was a blur of speed and power, a testament to the pinnacle of human performance. But what if we shifted our focus from the track to the football pitch?

The Premier League (all 380 games stream live on Showmax Premier League), a cauldron of talent and intensity, is home to some of the most physically gifted athletes in the world. With players renowned for their explosive pace, it begs the question: who would emerge victorious in a hypothetical 100-metre sprint between the league’s speedsters?

From the lightning-quick wingers to the marauding full-backs, the Premier League boasts a plethora of players capable of covering ground at astonishing speeds.

This week, Showmax delves into the world of some of the Premier League's fastest, pitting the most electrifying talents against each other in a battle for bragging rights.

Can anyone match the raw power of Mickey van de Ven? Or will the electric pace of Darwin Nunez prove too hot to handle? Perhaps a dark horse like Chiedozie Ogbene will spring a surprise.

Who would walk away with gold?

Lane 1

Mickey van de Ven – Tottenham Hotspur

37.38 km/h

Famed for his incredible speed, Micky clocked a mind-blowing top speed of 37.38 km/h (23.22mph) in our 3-2 win over Brentford last Wednesday - the highest speed by a player on record in England's topflight since records began in 2020.

Lane 2

Chiedozie Ogbene - Luton Town

36.93km/h

Luton Town winger Chiedozie Ogbene clocked (36.93 km/h), making him the second fastest in the Premier League.

Lane 3

Anthony Elanga - Nottingham Forest

36.91km/h

Anthony Elanga (36.91km/h) of Nottingham Forest and Wolves' Pedro Neto (36.86km/h) are not too far behind Ogbene.

Lane 4

Pedro Neto - Wolves

36.86km/h

The Wolves winger features in the top three fastest players in the Premier League recorded in the 2023/2024 season.

Lane 5

Jakub Moder - Brighton and Hove Albion

36.84km/h

Moder recorded a staggering 36.86km/h against Sheffield United last season, making him one of the fastest players in the league.

Lane 6

Dominik Szoboszlai - Liverpool

36.76km/h

Szoboszlai, a midfield dynamo for Liverpool, was clocked at an astonishing speed of 36.76km/h during a league encounter with Wolves in September.

Lane 7

Dara O’ Shea - Burnley

36.73km/h

Dara O'Shea's top speed of 36.73km/h was previously enough to rule the roost. However, that has been overtaken.

Lane 8

Anthony Gordon - Newcastle

35.63km/h & 35.67km/h

The Newcastle winger has recorded some staggeringly quick times with two of his quickest times coming last season.

Lane 9

Amadou Onana - Aston Villa

36.65km/h

Everton's Amadou Onana completes the top three with a top speed of 36.65km/h.

Lane 10

Kyle Walker - Manchester City

37.31km/h

The Man City defender hit a record fast time of 37.31km/h last season in their game against Everton.

Lane 11

Brennan Johnson - Tottenham Hotspur

36.70km/h

Brennan Johnson is one of the quickest forwards in the league together with Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, a truly frightening prospect for any opposition defence

Lane 12

Mykhailo Mudryk -Chelsea

36.63km/h

Mykhailo Mudryk recorded a top speed of 36.63 km/h against Liverpool, the fastest speed recorded in the Premier League this season.

Lane 13

Darwin Nunez - Liverpool

36.53km/h

The LFC striker is one of the quickest forwards in the league making him a huge threat to all defenders in the league.

Lane 14

Erling Haaland - Manchester City

36.30km/h
Erling Haaland is no stranger to the odd record. He was once second only to Hakimi in the all-time stakes.

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