Gabriel Martinelli’s pace is one of the attributes that makes the Arsenal winger such a nightmare for opposition defenders to deal with.
Gabriel Martinelli is a vital figure in Arsenal’s attacking contingent. Even as the Brazilian winger struggled for form in recent weeks, Mikel Arteta kept faith in him, regularly including him in the Gunners’ starting XI.
In recent weeks, Martinelli has shown signs of improvement. Goals in back to back Premier League outings prior to the international break will give the Emirates Stadium faithful hope that the 23-year-old is now getting back to his best.
However, the 14-cap Brazil international may not feature for the North London club against Bournemouth this weekend, as he picked up an injury whilst representing his country. Martinelli will be assessed by Arsenal’s medical staff ahead of this fixture.
How fast is Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli?
When he is fit and firing on all cylinders, Martinelli is absolutely rapid, capable of burning past defenders.
According to speed figures published by BBC Sport, the Arsenal man has clocked a top speed of 35.6 kilometres per hour in the Premier League this season.
Only four players in the top flight of English football can better the top speed put up by Martinelli.
However, last season, it was actually Ben White who was called the fastest player in the Arsenal squad, as Takehiro Tomiyasu claimed he could outpace Martinelli.
The fastest players in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven tops the Premier League speed chart this season so far, having produced a 37.1kph charge.
He is followed by Wolves’ Carlos Forbs and Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga, who clocked 36.6kph and 35.9kph, respectively.
Meanwhile, the only other player to have moved faster than Martinelli on the pitch is Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, who registered 35.7kph.
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