Manchester United fans knew Benjamin Sesko was fast, but his match-winning burst against Everton on Monday night has officially put the Premier League on notice.
The Slovenian striker clocked a breathtaking 35.3 km/h to latch onto Bryan Mbeumo’s pass and slot home the winner. Yet, in a season defined by elite athleticism, Sesko’s “sprint of the season” doesn’t even crack the overall Top 5 in the Premier League.
The ‘Mbeumo Effect’: United’s Internal Speed King
While Sesko took the headlines at Goodison Park, the data shows he isn’t even the fastest player at Old Trafford this season. That honour belongs to Bryan Mbeumo, who recorded a blistering 36.3 km/h against Fulham back in August.
Man Utd’s Fastest Players (2025/26):
- Bryan Mbeumo: 36.3 km/h (vs Fulham)
- Benjamin Sesko: 35.3 km/h (vs Everton)
- Benjamin Sesko: 34.9 km/h (vs Newcastle)
- Amad / Diogo Dalot: 34.6 km/h
The Premier League Elite: Tchatchoua Leads the Pack
If you think Sesko is fast, Wolves’ Jackson Tchatchoua is operating on another level. The full-back currently holds the two fastest times of the 2025/26 season, nearly touching the all-time Premier League record.
Top 5 Fastest Players This Season:
| Player | Club | Speed (km/h) | Opponent |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Jackson Tchatchoua | Wolves | 37.30 | vs Everton |
| Jackson Tchatchoua | Wolves | 36.97 | vs Crystal Palace |
| Destiny Udogie | Spurs | 36.42 | vs Brighton |
| Anthony Elanga | Newcastle | 36.35 | vs Chelsea |
| Bryan Mbeumo | Man Utd | 36.34 | vs Fulham |
The All-Time Legends: Van de Ven Still Reigns
Since Opta began tracking “top speed” in 2020, Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven remains the undisputed king of the sprint. His record of 37.38 km/h set in early 2024 remains the gold standard, though Tchatchoua came within 0.08 km/h of breaking it this past August.
Interestingly, United’s defense has often been the victim of these sprints; Van de Ven recorded his third-fastest ever time (37.12 km/h) against the Red Devils just last September.
The Verdict: Why Sesko’s Speed Matters
For Michael Carrick, Sesko’s speed isn’t just a stat it’s a tactical weapon. His ability to “stretch the pitch” allows creative players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo more time on the ball. As United chase a Champions League spot, having a striker who can “outrun the radio” might be the difference-maker in tight games.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
