Best Speeds Recorded in Bundesliga Matches
Top Performances Highlighted This Weekend
This weekend, the Bundesliga showcased yet another thrilling match, with Union Berlin drawing 1-1 against St. Pauli.
Continuous Record-Breaking Speeds
Since the start of data collection in the 2013/14 season, speed records have been consistently broken. According to reports from ‘kicker’, Oliver Burke nearly achieved the highest speed recorded in the league’s history.
Discover the Athletes Who Set the Pace
Below is a list of players who have recorded remarkable speeds in the Bundesliga:
10. Nathan Ngoumou (36.53 km/h)
- Recorded on September 21, 2024, while playing for Gladbach.
10. Alphonso Davies (36.53 km/h)
- Recorded on April 8, 2023, while representing Bayern Munich.
8. Sheraldo Becker (36.57 km/h)
- Recorded on May 13, 2023, playing for Union Berlin.
7. Jeremiah St. Juste (36.63 km/h)
- Recorded on October 3, 2021, while with Mainz 05.
6. Karim Adeyemi (36.65 km/h)
- Recorded on February 4, 2023, while playing for Borussia Dortmund.
5. Gerrit Holtmann (36.74 km/h)
- Recorded on November 2, 2024, while with VfL Bochum.
4. Sirlord Conteh (36.82 km/h)
- Recorded on December 7, 2024, while playing for Heidenheim.
3. Lois Openda (36.84 km/h)
- Recorded on May 3, 2025, representing RB Leipzig.
2. Oliver Burke (37 km/h)
- Recorded on April 5, 2026, while with Union Berlin.
1. Jean-Matteo Bahoya (37.16 km/h)
- Recorded on March 16, 2025, while playing for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Burke narrowly missed the top spot, falling short to Bahoya’s impressive 37.16 km/h. It remains uncertain who will be the next player to surpass this astonishing speed.
