October 19th 2024.
The latest update on the Premier League speed charts has caused quite a stir, with Micky van de Ven of Tottenham zooming to the top spot. It turns out that he is not only the fastest player at Spurs, but also the entire division. This revelation has left many people surprised, as some well-known speedsters like Adama Traore and Kyle Walker are missing from the list.
While Traore and Walker are undoubtedly swift players, they have been outpaced by other unexpected names. For instance, at Fulham, full-back Antonee Robinson has out-sprinted Traore, while at Manchester City, the powerful Erling Haaland has left Walker in the dust. And let's not forget about Carlos Forbs, the Wolves winger on loan from Ajax, who has also displayed impressive speed, just behind van de Ven.
Here is the full list of the top 20 fastest players so far this season, according to data from the BBC and Opta. As you can see, there are some lesser-known names on the list, such as Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest and Yankuba Minteh of Brighton, who have proven to be lightning-fast on the field.
Van de Ven, who joined Tottenham from Wolfsburg last year, has not only impressed with his speed but also with his overall performance. His manager, Ange Postecoglou, has been particularly impressed with the 23-year-old's ability to use his speed effectively in his defensive work, despite facing tough opponents every week.
Speaking about van de Ven's adaptation to the Premier League, Postecoglou said, "There was plenty of evidence that we had already seen that his speed and his ability to recover was elite, for sure. But then it's not just about running fast, football is more than that. It's more than just speed, you've got to use that in the right way." He went on to praise van de Ven's defensive skills and work ethic, especially for a young player in his first year in the league.
It will be interesting to see how van de Ven's speed and performance continue to impact Tottenham's game as the season progresses. With other unexpected speedsters like Robinson and Haaland also making their mark in the league, the competition for the top spot on the speed charts is sure to be fierce. Keep an eye out for these players as they zoom across the field, leaving their opponents in their wake.
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