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Misfiring Man United star still among PL’s fastest players this season

Despite a challenging start to the campaign, Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo remains one of the fastest players in the Premier League.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:30 PM
Misfiring Man United star still among PL’s fastest players this season
Key Things to Know
  • Bryan Mbeumo ranks as the fifth-fastest Premier League player this season with a top speed of 33.37 km/h.
  • Mbeumo is the only player from the league's big six clubs included in the top-ten speed ranking.
  • The 27-year-old forward has recorded two goals and one assist in seven appearances across all competitions this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo ranks as the fifth-fastest player in the Premier League this season according to data from Gradient Sports cited by Football 365. The 27-year-old Cameroonian international recorded a peak speed of 33.37 km/h based on observed maximum one-second speeds. Notably, Mbeumo is the sole representative from the Premier League's traditional big six clubs to feature in the top tier of the metric.

The sprint milestone comes despite an underwhelming start to the 2026/27 campaign under manager Michael Carrick. Mbeumo has scored two goals and contributed one assist across seven appearances in all competitions, having recently failed to score in matches against Manchester City, Brighton, and Fulham.

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