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