The Premier League's Quickest Feet: Gordon Tops the Speed Charts

Anthony Gordon has paced his way to the top of the Premier League's speed rankings, leaving a trail of defenders in his wake. The Newcastle winger's blistering turn of pace—reaching 38.2km/h during his side's trip to Manchester City in February—edges out a clutch of rapid operators vying for the honour of fastest player in the division.

Gordon's acceleration data, compiled by Gradient Sports, measures each player's average of their five quickest one-second bursts throughout the campaign, recorded in kilometres per hour.

William Osula's stunning solo goal against Manchester United in March catapulted the Arsenal forward into the top 10, though he sits behind a pair of quicker teammates. His burst down the right wing that led to that memorable strike clocked 35.23km/h.

Here's how the Premier League's speediest operators stack up:

10. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) – 34.78km/h

The Gunners winger muscled Benjamin Sesko out of the reckoning, hitting 36.04km/h during the Newcastle victory.

9. Kyle Walker (Burnley) – 34.76km/h

The veteran full-back, now 35, proved he's not quite ready for the scrapheap, reaching 36.84km/h in Burnley's December home fixture against Crystal Palace.

8. William Osula (Newcastle United) – 34.74km/h

His 35.23km/h effort against United remains his season's peak, executed during that breathtaking finish that left Tyrell Malacia eating dust.

7. Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur) – 35.01km/h

The Spurs right-back reclaimed his spot in the top 10 courtesy of a 36.22km/h sprint during Tottenham's opening Premier League victory of 2026 at Wolverhampton.

6. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 35.20km/h

The Norwegian's raw athleticism continues to defy logic—though there are strikers with better all-round credentials.

5. Kevin Schade (Brentford) – 35.37km/h

The German winger has now entered the Premier League's top 10 highest-scoring countrymen, displacing Michael Ballack. Spurs' reported January interest represents a bullet dodged.

4. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – 35.39km/h

His Brighton performance saw him register his second-slowest maximum this term as a starter, a display that drew praise from Liam Rosenior—ironic given his predecessor's earlier "world class" assessment.

3. Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) – 35.71km/h

Newcastle's investment in the 23-year-old hinged on exploiting his devastating pace on the counter-attack, though his decision-making once at full tilt has occasionally lagged behind his legs.

2. Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolves) – 35.78km/h

The Wolverhampton defender previously topped Serie A's speed charts, averaging 34.88km/h for Hellas Verona last season before reaching 37.1km/h in Italy. His Premier League ceiling proved higher still—37.7km/h came during the Everton clash on matchday two. Whether he'll be plying his trade in the Championship next season remains uncertain, though Italian suitors are reportedly circling.

1. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) – 36.10km/h

Gordon's average sits clear at the summit, his 38.2km/h burst against City the standout moment. Whether he'll make a swift exit in the summer transfer window—with Liverpool and Bayern Munich lurking—is another question entirely.