Speed isn’t everything in football, but it is often essential if you want to compete at the highest level. We’ve taken a look at the 18 fastest players at Manchester United (excluding those on loan) and ranked them from ‘slowest’ to fastest.

Harry Maguire – 18.0 – 18.3 mph

The English defender has been measured at a top speed of 18.0 – 18.3 mph (29.0 – 29.5 km/h).

Casemiro – 18.3 – 18.6 mph

The Brazilian midfielder is known for his positioning rather than speed, but he has reached 18.3 – 18.6 mph (29.5 – 30.0 km/h).

Christian Eriksen – 18.3 – 18.6 mph

The Danish playmaker may not be the fastest, but he has clocked in at 18.3 – 18.6 mph (29.5 – 30.0 km/h).

Jonny Evans – 18.6 mph

The experienced centre-back still maintains a decent pace, having been measured at 18.6 mph (30.0 km/h).

Victor Lindelöf – 19.6 mph

The Swedish centre-back has a solid speed for a defender, reaching 19.6 mph (31.5 km/h).

Manuel Ugarte – 19.6 – 19.9 mph

The Uruguayan midfielder has demonstrated his athleticism by reaching 19.6 – 19.9 mph (31.5 – 32.0 km/h).

Matthijs de Ligt – 19.9 mph

The Dutch centre-back, despite his physique, has reached 19.9 mph (32.0 km/h).

Lisandro Martínez – 19.9 – 20.2 mph

The Argentine defender uses his speed well in duels, having been measured at 19.9 – 20.2 mph (32.0 – 32.5 km/h).

Bruno Fernandes – 20.2 – 20.3 mph

The Portuguese playmaker, known for his endurance, has been clocked at 20.2 – 20.5 mph (32.5 – 32.7 km/h).

Leny Yoro – 20.4 mph

The young French defender has shown promise with a measured top speed of 20.4 mph (32.8 km/h).

Mason Mount – 20.5 mph

The English midfielder covers a lot of ground and has reached a top speed of 20.5 mph (33.0 km/h).

Alejandro Garnacho – 20.6 mph

The Argentine winger is known for his acceleration and has reached 20.6 mph (33.2 km/h).

Amad Diallo – 20.8 mph

The young winger has shown impressive pace, reaching 20.8 mph (33.5 km/h).

Diogo Dalot – 21.1 mph

The Portuguese full-back is one of the fastest in defense, clocking in at 21.1 mph (34.0 km/h).

Noussair Mazraoui – 21.1 mph

The Moroccan right-back has been measured at a high speed of 21.1 mph (34.0 km/h).

Joshua Zirkzee – 21.2 mph

The tall striker has a respectable top speed of 21.2 (34.2 km/h).

Luke Shaw – 21.3 mph

The English left-back has proven his speed on many occasions, reaching 21.3 mph (34.3 km/h).

Rasmus Højlund – 21.4 mph

The Danish striker combines speed with strength and has been measured at 21.4 mph (34.5 km/h).