Oliver Burke Sets New Record as Bundesliga's Second Fastest Player Ever

Scottish forward Oliver Burke, representing 1. FC Union Berlin, has made history by securing the second spot on the all-time Bundesliga fastest player chart. During the recent 1-1 draw against St. Pauli on Easter Sunday, Burke was recorded at an astounding speed of 37 km/h (22.99 mph). This remarkable performance not only places him among the elite speedsters of German football but also marks him as the first player to enter the top ten during the ongoing 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign.

The current Bundesliga season has been notably quiet regarding new additions to the league's top-ten speed list. Despite impressive displays of pace from well-known rapid players like St. Pauli's Ricky Jade Jones and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, no new contenders had emerged until Burke's recent feat. This stands in contrast to the previous year, which saw a significant shake-up with five new players making it onto the prestigious list. Burke's entry therefore represents a significant milestone for the 2025/26 season.

The Top Ten Fastest Players in Bundesliga History:

1. Jean-Matteo Bahoya (Eintracht Frankfurt) – 37.16 km/hr (23.09 mph) on March 15th, 2025.
2. Oliver Burke (Union Berlin) – 37.0 km/hr (22.99 mph) on April 5th, 2026.
3. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) – 36.84 km/hr (22.89 mph) on May 3rd, 2025.
4. Sirlord Conteh (FC Heidenheim) – 36.83 km/hr (22.88 mph) on December 7th, 2024.
5. Gerrit Holtmann (VfL Bochum) – 36.74 km/hr (22.83 mph) on November 2nd, 2024.
6. Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund) – 36.65 km/hr (22.77 mph) on February 4th, 2023.
7. Jeremiah St. Juste (FSV Mainz 05) – 36.63 km/hr (22.76 mph) on October 3rd, 2021.
8. Sheraldo Becker (Union Berlin) – 36.57 km/hr (22.72 mph) on May 13th, 2023.
9. Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) – 36.53 km/hr (22.69 mph) on April 8th, 2023.
10. Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) – 36.53 km/hr (22.69 mph) on September 21st, 2024.