In a recent draw against St. Pauli, Union’s Oliver Burke reached a top speed of 37 km/h, overtaking Jean‑Matteo Bahoya’s 37.16 km/h record and becoming the fastest player in Bundesliga history. The record, set on 5 April 2026, highlights the increasing pace of modern football and leaves the next challenger to Bahoya’s mark uncertain.
Oliver Burke tops Bundesliga speed list with 37 km/h
Union’s Oliver Burke hit 37 km/h in a match against St. Pauli, passing Jean‑Matteo Bahoya’s 37.16 km/h record and claiming the top spot in the Bundesliga speed rankings.