Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah have held the title of Liverpool’s fastest player in recent seasons, but now a new name has appeared.
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Liverpool’s midfield received a significant boost this season with the arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai , who quickly established himself as the team’s fastest player.
The Hungarian midfielder signed a contract worth 60 million pounds in the summer transfer window, adding new energy to Liverpool’s midfield and showing his ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. With 2 goals and 2 assists this season, including a stunning strike against Leicester in the English League Cup, Szoboszlai is being compared to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
However, it is not just his attacking ability that sets Szoboszlai apart. According to Sky Sports, the Hungarian player reached a maximum speed of 36.76 km/h, becoming the fastest player in Liverpool’s squad.
Szoboszlai is currently the player with the fastest acceleration in Liverpool
This impressive pace was recorded in Liverpool’s away win against Wolves in September, when Szoboszlai sprinted back to block a counter-attack by Pedro Neto. According to Opta statistics, this sprint has the 3rd fastest speed recorded in the Premier League since the beginning of the 2020/21 season, only behind Man City’s Kyle Walker (37.31 km/h) and Chiedozie Ogbene of Luton Town (36.93 km/h).
Szoboszlai’s acceleration also surpassed star striker Darwin Nunez, who held the title of fastest player at the club last season with a maximum speed of 36.53 km/h. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz also face stiff competition from Szoboszlai in this title race. Salah had an acceleration phase with a maximum speed of 36.6 km/h last season.
The addition of Szoboszlai’s speed and dynamism to Liverpool’s midfield gives manager Jurgen Klopp another weapon in his attacking arsenal. His ability to cover the field and contribute both defense and attack makes him a valuable asset to the German captain’s squad. As Liverpool aim to compete for major trophies this season, Szoboszlai’s pace can help the home team break down opposition defenses and create more scoring opportunities.
