Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, Jonathan Milan

The Fastest Sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France – Ranked

July 9, 2025 Oliver Obel

The 2025 Tour de France is packed with sprinting firepower, from seasoned veterans to breakout stars. With several flat stages lined up, the battle for stage wins and the green jersey will be fierce. Here’s a ranked breakdown of the top sprinters, starting from number 10.

10 – Arnaud Démare (Arkéa-B&B Hotels)

The experienced Frenchman has long been a stalwart in Grand Tour sprints, with multiple Tour de France stage victories under his belt. While no longer in his prime, Démare’s craftiness and timing still give him an outside chance to surprise the field if conditions are right.

9 – Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious)

Bauhaus is known for his reliability in hectic sprint situations. Although he might lack the raw speed of the very best, his ability to maintain position and deliver a clean effort makes him a consistent top-5 threat on flat finishes.

8 – Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Dstny)

A powerhouse in the making, De Lie continues to refine his approach in chaotic bunch sprints. His brute strength is impressive, and with more experience, he could climb this ranking fast — even snatching a win if timing and positioning fall in his favor.

7 – Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike)

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Though primarily a support rider for GC hopeful Jonas Vingegaard, Van Aert remains a wildcard in sprints. His past green jersey win and unmatched versatility mean he could take a sprint stage if he chooses to contest it.

6 – Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)

The surprise winner on the Champs-Élysées in 2023, Meeus has demonstrated he can deliver on cycling’s biggest days. With a strong team and excellent finishing instincts, he’ll look to time his late surges to perfection again in 2025.

5 – Dylan Groenewegen (Team Jayco–AlUla)

One of the most explosive finishers in the peloton, Groenewegen still carries serious sprinting firepower. He’s already proven capable of Tour stage wins and will be among the first names mentioned for flat finishes.

4 – Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek)

A raw powerhouse with immense top-end speed, Milan’s sprinting has continued to develop at breakneck pace. Though he missed the first stage split, he remains one of the most dangerous riders in pure bunch sprints this year.

3 – Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty)

The reigning green jersey winner has begun the 2025 Tour with a strong second-place finish, confirming his status among the elite. Girmay’s consistency, combined with improved positioning and confidence, make him a genuine contender for multiple stage wins.

2 – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck)

With ten career Tour de France stage wins and a victory on Stage 1 this year, Philipsen continues to prove he’s one of the best in the world. He combines speed, tactical awareness, and the strongest lead-out train — all ingredients for more success.

1 – Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep)

The in-form Belgian sprinter arrives at the Tour off the back of a European title and dominant June campaign. With sharp acceleration and great morale, Merlier tops the rankings as the man most likely to own the 2025 Tour de France sprints.