# **Top 10 Fastest Footballers in the Betway Premier League (2025 Edition)**
Speed kills in modern football, and the **Betway Premier Soccer League (PSL)** is no exception. From blistering wingers to rapid full-backs, pace can change games in an instant. As we head into **2025**, we analyze the **10 fastest players** currently lighting up South Africa’s top flight—using **tracking data, match stats, and expert insights** to rank the league’s quickest stars.
Leading the charge is **Kaizer Chiefs’ Ashley du Preez**, but who else makes the cut? Let’s break it down.
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## **1. Ashley du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) – 36.8 km/h**
**Position:** Winger / Striker
**Club:** Kaizer Chiefs
**Why He’s #1:**
– **Recorded the highest top speed** in the PSL (36.8 km/h)
– Devastating acceleration over **10-20 meters**
– Uses pace to stretch defenses and create counterattacks
– Key weapon for Chiefs in transition
**Did You Know?**
Du Preez’s speed rivals some of Europe’s fastest players—faster than **Kylian Mbappé’s** average sprint speed!
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## **2. Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) – 35.9 km/h**
**Position:** Winger
**Club:** Orlando Pirates
**Why He’s Elite:**
– **Explosive first step** leaves defenders standing
– Combines speed with **dribbling and close control**
– Recently tested at **35.9 km/h** in a league match
– A nightmare for full-backs in 1v1 situations
**2025 Outlook:**
Could attract European interest if he maintains this pace.
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## **3. Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City) – 35.7 km/h**
**Position:** Winger
**Club:** Polokwane City
**Why He’s Here:**
– One of the **most underrated speedsters** in the PSL
– Consistently hits **35+ km/h** in match sprints
– Uses pace to deliver dangerous crosses
**Stat Alert:**
Appollis has completed **more successful dribbles (62)** than any other winger this season.
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## **4. Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United) – 35.5 km/h**
**Position:** Right Winger
**Club:** Sekhukhune United
**Why He’s Dangerous:**
– **Direct, powerful running style**
– Clocked at **35.5 km/h** in a recent derby
– Key player in Sekhukhune’s counterattacking system
**Fun Fact:**
Mokwana was a **former 100m sprinter** in school before focusing on football.
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## **5. Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) – 35.3 km/h**
**Position:** Left Winger
**Club:** Kaizer Chiefs
**Why He’s a Threat:**
– **Rapid acceleration** from a standing start
– Combines speed with **precise crossing**
– Often beats defenders with pure pace
**Tactical Impact:**
Mmodi’s speed forces opposing full-backs to defend deeper.
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## **6. Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 35.1 km/h**
**Position:** Winger / Wing-Back
**Club:** Mamelodi Sundowns
**Why He’s Rapid:**
– **Versatile speed** (can play RB or RW)
– Recently recorded **35.1 km/h** in a CAF match
– A key weapon in Sundowns’ high-pressing system
**Did You Know?**
Maseko is one of the **fittest players** in the PSL, with elite endurance.
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## **7. Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) – 34.9 km/h**
**Position:** Striker
**Club:** Orlando Pirates
**Why He’s Here:**
– **Surprisingly quick for a striker**
– Uses bursts of pace to beat defenders
– Has hit **34.9 km/h** in open play
**Key Strength:**
Mabasa’s speed makes him a constant threat behind defenses.
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## **8. Devin Titus (Stellenbosch FC) – 34.7 km/h**
**Position:** Right Winger
**Club:** Stellenbosch FC
**Why He’s a Problem:**
– **One of the fastest young players** in the league
– Clocked at **34.7 km/h** this season
– A rising star in South African football
**2025 Prediction:**
Could earn a **Bafana Bafana call-up** if he maintains form.
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## **9. Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City) – 34.5 km/h**
**Position:** Striker
**Club:** Cape Town City
**Why He’s Quick:**
– **Deceptive acceleration** for a tall forward
– Uses pace to exploit defensive gaps
– Has hit **34.5 km/h** in key matches
**Stat Check:**
Mayo has **8+ goals this season**, with many coming from quick breaks.
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## **10. Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) – 34.3 km/h**
**Position:** Attacking Midfielder
**Club:** Orlando Pirates
**Why He’s Included:**
– **Unexpected speed for a playmaker**
– Quick bursts help him escape pressure
– Recorded **34.3 km/h** in a recent Soweto Derby
**Tactical Note:**
His speed allows Pirates to transition quickly from defense to attack.
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## **How Speed Is Changing the PSL**
The **Betway PSL** is becoming faster, with teams prioritizing:
✅ **Counterattacking football**
✅ **High-pressing systems**
✅ **Wing play and overlapping full-backs**
Players like **Du Preez and Mofokeng** are leading this evolution.
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## **Who Missed the Cut?**
– **Themba Zwane** (Still quick but not top 10)
– **Peter Shalulile** (More about movement than raw pace)
– **Bongokuhle Hlongwane** (Just outside the top 10)
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## **Final Verdict: Who’s the Fastest?**
**Ashley du Preez** takes the crown for now, but **Mofokeng and Appollis** are closing in. With the PSL getting quicker every season, this list could look very different in 2026!
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### **FAQs**
#### **1. Is Ashley du Preez really the fastest?**
Yes, tracking data confirms he holds the **highest recorded speed (36.8 km/h)** in the PSL.
#### **2. Who is the fastest young player?**
**Devin Titus (Stellenbosch)** is the quickest U-23 player right now.
#### **3. Which team has the most players on this list?**
**Orlando Pirates (3 players)** lead the way.
#### **4. Has any PSL player broken 37 km/h?**
Not yet—but **Mofokeng** could be the first.
#### **5. Does speed guarantee success?**
No—**end product** (goals, assists) matters just as much.
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### **Who Do You Think Is the Fastest?**
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Discover the **10 fastest players in the 2025 Betway PSL**, led by **Ashley du Preez**. Speed rankings, stats, and analysis of South Africa’s quickest footballers!
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