Micky van de Ven records the fastest top speed in the Premier League.

Somewhat surprisingly, Tottenham's Micky Van De Ven is the player who has been measured with the fastest top speed (km/h) in the league. Van De Ven plays as a center-back, a position where one wouldn't typically expect the fastest player in the league to be positioned. Since his transfer in the summer, Van De Ven has surprised everyone; he has already become a standout for the club, and his absence due to injury was clearly felt. 

Fastest players in the Premier League this season (km/h): 
◉ Micky Van De Ven - 37.38
◉ Chiedozie Ogbene - 36.93
◉ Pedro Neto - 36.86
◉ Dominik Szoboszlai - 36.76
◉ Dara O'Shea - 36.73

At 193 cm tall, Van De Ven's impressive speed is quite notable. It's remarkable considering his height. At just 22 years old, he possesses significant potential, a potential we have glimpsed in this season but still holds the possibility for further development.

Micky Van De Ven Premier League stats 2023/24: 
◉ 14 games
◉ 1 goal
◉ 94.7% pass success 
◉ 24 tackles 
◉ 6 interceptions 

Van De Ven is a skilled duelist, engaging in 102 duels with a success rate of 58.8%. This places him among the highest in the league when considering the number of playing minutes. Despite his height, he is also a proficient passer and the one who constructs the play from the back for Tottenham.

Combining duel strength, passing accuracy, and the title of the player with the highest top speed suggests a modern defender, indicating that Spurs made a brilliant move when they acquired him in the summer.