Leeds United’s Dan James has been named among the fastest players in the Premier League so far this season, with official tracking data highlighting the winger’s blistering pace.
The Wales international has clocked a top speed of 36.14 km/h, placing him third in the division’s speed charts for the 2025/26 campaign.
Only Wolves full-back Jackson Tchatchoua (37.30 km/h) and Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo (36.36 km/h) have recorded quicker sprints.
Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh (36.11 km/h) and Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga (36.00 km/h) complete the top five.
James’ pace has long been a hallmark of his game, and his ability to stretch defences has been a key feature of Leeds’ return to the Premier League under Daniel Farke.
The 27-year-old has featured in all three of Leeds’ Premier League games this season and continues to be a constant outlet on the counter-attack, combining raw speed with relentless work rate.
Top 10 fastest speeds this season:
Name | Club | Against | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Jackson Tchatchoua | WOL | EVE | 37.30 km/h |
2. Bryan Mbuemo | MUN | FUL | 36.36 km/h |
3. Dan James | LEE | NEW | 36.14 km/h |
4. Yankuba Minteh | BRI | MCI | 36.11 km/h |
5. Anthony Elanga | NEW | LIV | 36.00 km/h |
6. Jeremie Frimpong | LIV | BOU | 35.86 km/h |
7. Ola Aina | NFO | WHU | 35.82 |
8. Brajan Gruda | BRI | MCI | 35.82 |
9. Wilson Odobert | TOT | BOU | 35.70 |
10. Anthony Elanga | NEW | LIV | 35.75 |
