The new season of the English Premier League started with exciting and anticipated events. In the match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton, the team won 4-0, and the individual statistics of Abdukodir Khusanov also caught attention. Coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute, Uzbekistan’s central defender showcased his highest speed, becoming the fastest defender among all the players on the field.
Abdukodir Khusanov Is the Fastest Defender in the Premier League
Khusanov’s speed of 33.5 km/h further affirms his professionalism. This figure is one of the highest among all players in the six matches played so far in the 2025/26 season.
Top 5 Fastest Players:
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William Osula (Newcastle) — 34.2 km/h
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) — 34.2 km/h
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Jeremy Frimpong (Liverpool) — 33.7 km/h
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Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City) — 33.5 km/h
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Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) — 33 km/h
Notably, three of the fastest players in the top five are forwards, one is a midfielder, and one is a central defender.
Abdukodir’s Strengths Recognized by Guardiola
Pep Guardiola praised the mobility and physical preparedness of Manchester City players, highlighting Khusanov's speed. The manager stated that Khusanov has become an important player for the team, and his speed will continue to play a significant role.
Guardiola said: “We successfully signed Ryan Cherki, Ryan Ait-Nouri, and Tijani Renders, and I can say the same about Khusanov. He showed his potential and is one of the fastest players I’ve seen.”
Preparation for Future Matches
Khusanov’s speed and readiness to help in high-level matches make him invaluable for Manchester City. An important match will be the one against Tottenham on August 23, where fast players like Mohammed Kudus and Brennan Johnson could challenge Khusanov, and his speed and abilities will be key to the match.
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