Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko left fans in awe with a blistering sprint that led to the winning goal against Everton this week, but his impressive speed of 35.3 km/h still falls short of the Premier League's top performers this season.
Sesko's Stunning Sprint Against Everton
The Slovenian striker showcased his explosive pace during Monday evening's match, shifting through the gears to reach a top speed of 35.3 kilometres per hour. This remarkable dash allowed him to outpace Everton defender James Tarkowski, collect a pass from Bryan Mbeumo, and finish one-on-one against goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Opta data confirms that Sesko's speed against Everton surpassed his previous fastest time recorded during the Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United. Despite this achievement, the 22-year-old's effort does not even rank as Manchester United's quickest this campaign.
Manchester United's Speed Rankings This Season
According to official statistics, Bryan Mbeumo holds the title of United's fastest player this season with a speed of 36.3 km/h recorded during the away fixture at Fulham in August 2025. Sesko occupies the second and third positions in United's internal rankings for his performances against Everton and Newcastle respectively.
Here are Manchester United's top five fastest players so far this season:
- Bryan Mbeumo - 36.3 km/h vs Fulham, August 2025
- Benjamin Sesko - 35.3 km/h vs Everton, February 2026
- Benjamin Sesko - 34.9 km/h vs Newcastle, December 2025
- Amad - 34.6 km/h vs Spurs, February 2026
- Diogo Dalot - 34.6 km/h vs Liverpool, October 2025
Premier League's Overall Speed Standings
While Sesko's performance was noteworthy, it pales in comparison to the league's absolute speedsters. Wolves defender Jackson Tchatchoua currently dominates the Premier League's speed charts with the two fastest times recorded this season.
The Premier League's top five fastest players this season are:
- Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolves) - 37.30 km/h vs Everton, August 2025
- Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolves) - 36.97 km/h vs Crystal Palace, February 2026
- Destiny Udogie (Spurs) - 36.42 km/h vs Brighton, September 2025
- Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) - 36.35 km/h vs Chelsea, December 2025
- Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) - 36.34 km/h vs Fulham, August 2025
Historical Speed Records Since 2020
Since Opta began systematically recording speed data at the start of the 2020/21 season, Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven holds the all-time record with an astonishing 37.38 km/h achieved against Brentford in January 2024.
The five fastest recorded speeds since the 2020/21 season began are:
- Micky van de Ven (Spurs) - 37.38 km/h vs Brentford, January 2024
- Kyle Walker (Manchester City) - 37.31 km/h vs Everton, May 2023
- Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolves) - 37.30 km/h vs Everton, August 2025
- Micky van de Ven (Spurs) - 37.23 km/h vs Newcastle, April 2024
- Micky van de Ven (Spurs) - 37.12 km/h vs Manchester United, September 2024
While Benjamin Sesko's speed against Everton demonstrated his growing threat as a forward, the data reveals he still has ground to cover to match the Premier League's ultimate speed merchants. His performance nonetheless highlights the increasing importance of pace in modern football, with clubs now meticulously tracking these metrics to gain competitive advantages.
