Premier League Superlatives: Fastest, Slowest, Best Passer, Worst Shooter, and More

- Discover the Premier League's top and bottom players at various skills like speed, passing, shooting, and athleticism with unique insights and stats.

Premier League Superlatives: A Detailed Look at Player Skills

Year 2 of identifying the best and worst in the Premier League across different skills is here. From the fastest runner to the worst passer under pressure, let's explore 25 superlatives based on Gradient Sports' unique dataset.

Fastest and Slowest Players

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jackson Tchatchoua clocks in as the fastest player, while Tom Cairney of Fulham holds the title for the slowest.

Best and Worst Passers

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes shines as the best passer, contrasting with Dan Burn from Newcastle United as the worst.

Most Athletic and Least Athletic

Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace emerges as the most athletic player, while André from Wolverhampton Wanderers falls at the bottom.

Goalkeeper Performance

Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma proves to be the most reliable goalkeeper, in contrast to Fulham's Bernd Leno, who ranks as the least reliable.

Ball Winners and Defensive Skills

Virgil van Dijk excels as the best ball winner, while Mohamed Salah struggles as the worst. Arsenal's William Saliba showcases impeccable defensive positioning, unlike Chelsea's Reece James and Malo Gusto, who struggle in this aspect.

Other Skills and Abilities

Discover more superlatives ranging from best through ball passer, ball carrier, set-piece taker, shooter, crosser, to the most and least two-footed players in the league.