Bayern Munich is known for its high-intensity playing style, and speed plays a crucial role in their success. Here, we rank the club’s fastest players from this season, starting with the slowest of the speedsters and ending with the undisputed fastest.
Joshua Kimmich – 19.94 mph
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The German midfielder is not primarily known for his pace, but his work ethic and positioning allow him to keep up with the game’s intensity. He has been measured at a top speed of 19.94 mph (32.09 km/h).
Raphaël Guerreiro – 20.09 mph
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The Portuguese full-back is more renowned for his technical ability than his speed, but he can still make quick runs down the flank when needed. He has been clocked at a top speed of 20.09 mph (32.33 km/h).
Despite his reputation for intelligence and positioning rather than sheer athleticism, Thomas Müller has shown he can still accelerate when required. The German forward has hit a top speed of 20.10 mph (32.34 km/h).
The French right-back is known for his stamina and ability to cover ground quickly. His defensive awareness combined with his speed makes him a valuable asset. He has recorded a top speed of 20.23 mph (32.55 km/h).
Harry Kane – 20.29 mph
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The English striker is more famous for his goal-scoring prowess than his speed, but he has demonstrated his ability to sprint past defenders when necessary. He has reached a top speed of 20.29 mph (32.66 km/h).
Leon Goretzka – 20.37 mph
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The German midfielder combines power and pace to dominate the midfield. His ability to burst forward in attack or track back defensively has seen him reach a top speed of 20.37 mph (32.78 km/h).
Eric Dier – 20.44 mph
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The English defender, recently signed to reinforce Bayern’s backline, has shown that he still possesses decent acceleration. He has been measured at a top speed of 20.44 mph (32.89 km/h).
The young winger has the dribbling skills and pace to make him a dangerous attacking threat. His quick bursts of speed allow him to beat defenders with ease. He has been clocked at a top speed of 20.67 mph (33.26 km/h).
Serge Gnabry – 20.90 mph
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Gnabry is known for his explosiveness on the ball, and his ability to cut inside and sprint past defenders makes him a constant threat. The German international has recorded a top speed of 20.90 mph (33.63 km/h).
Jamal Musiala – 20.93 mph
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The young German playmaker is known for his dribbling and agility rather than pure speed, but his quick acceleration makes him hard to defend. He has reached a top speed of 20.93 mph (33.68 km/h).
Min-jae Kim – 20.97 mph
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The South Korean defender is not just physically dominant; he also has the pace to recover quickly in defensive situations. His speed has been measured at 20.97 mph (33.75 km/h).
Sané has always been one of Bayern’s fastest attackers, using his acceleration to break past defensive lines. He has been recorded at a top speed of 21.09 mph (33.94 km/h).
Dayot Upamecano – 21.29 mph
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The French center-back is one of the fastest defenders in the game, allowing him to keep up with the quickest forwards. His top speed has been measured at 21.29 mph (34.27 km/h).
Konrad Laimer – 21.42 mph
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Laimer’s ability to cover large distances quickly is one of his biggest strengths, making him a key player in midfield transitions. He has reached a top speed of 21.42 mph (34.47 km/h).
Kingsley Coman – 21.64 mph
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Coman’s dribbling ability combined with his raw pace makes him one of Bayern’s most dangerous wingers. His top speed has been recorded at 21.64 mph (34.83 km/h).
Unsurprisingly, Alphonso Davies tops the list. The Canadian left-back is known for his blistering speed, which allows him to dominate both offensively and defensively. He has been clocked at a staggering top speed of 22.50 mph (36.21 km/h).