Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund only needed one match to become one of the fastest players in the Premier League. The 20-year-old Danish striker’s tremendous acceleration ability has helped him reach the Top 10 this season.
The Premier League boasts many of the best and fastest footballers on the planet. Over the years, the Premier League has owned many “speedy runners on the field”. But now, when the 2023 – 2024 season has gone through 4 rounds, some new faces have appeared in the “speed king’s golden table”, including Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund integrated very well into MU’s general playing style when coach Erik Ten Hag brought him off the bench in the match against the “Gunners”. Despite MU losing 1-3 to Arsenal at the Emirates in round 4 of the Premier League, Hojlund had an excellent individual performance. Rasmus Hojlund had a “lightning fast” start in the Premier League when he accelerated at 35.45 km/h.So where does Manchester United’s rookie Rasmus Hojlund stand in the Top 10 fastest players in the Premier League this season?
10. Pedro Neto
The Wolves winger had a speed race of 34.82km/h during the trip to Crystal Palace.
9. Pedro Neto
Still, Wolves’ Neto reached a speed of 34.84 km/h in the match against Manchester United.
8. Anthony Elanga
Former MU young star Anthony Elanga reached a speed of 34.88km/h in the match Nottingham Forest welcomed Sheffield United.
7. Ameen Al Dakhil
The 21-year-old Belgian international made his mark in Burnley’s 0-3 loss to Manchester City. Al Dakhil had a “speed race” that reached a parameter of 34.97 km/h.
6. Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United’s young star has had a slow start to the season, but Alejandro Garnacho clocked 35.01 km/h against Tottenham.
5. Rasmus Hojlund
The £72 million player will improve Manchester United’s attack speed if he continues to run at 35.45km/h like he did in the match against Arsenal.
4. Adama Traore
The former Barcelona player is famous for his muscular muscles, but he is not slow at all. Adama Traore reached a speed of 35.55 km/h during Fulham’s trip to the Emirates to meet Arsenal.
3. Anthony GordonThe Newcastle player ran at a speed of 35.63 km/h in the 5-1 home win at St James Park against Aston Villa.
2. Anthony Gordon
Still, Anthony Gordon caused a lot of trouble for Man City defender Kyle Walker. Gordon reached a speed of 35.67 km/h in Newcastle’s 0-1 loss to Man City.
1. Dominic Solanke
The Bournemouth striker leads the Top 10 fastest players in the Premier League after he ran 36.10 km/h in the match against Tottenham.