Speed is not everything in the modern game, but due to the pace of the Premier League, it is a vital attribute to have if you are to make it at the top level.

Many may assume that the fastest players are all forwards or wingers, but this list proves that is not necessarily the case.

Two stars in our top five are centre-backs, and one of them actually grabs the top spot. Not many will be able to guess who it is.

Press the next page, as we count down the five quickest players in the English top flight.