Araujo reaches 36.3 km/h in the Premier League

Ronald Araujo reached 36.3 km/h in the Premier League this season. Kooora reports that the mark made him the competition’s fastest player this season. The Uruguay defender, on loan from Barcelona, has become one of the key figures in Andoni Iraola’s team within a matter of weeks.

The speed mark comes during a spell in which Araujo has also been recognised for his work on the pitch. After the match between Liverpool and Brighton, he received the player-of-the-match award. At Anfield, he won all five duels he contested, a 100% success rate. The award also added another achievement to his record with Liverpool this season.

Kooora reports that Araujo’s 36.3 km/h matched the top speed reached by the fastest players in the Spanish League during the 2026-2027 season. The names cited in that comparison include Kylian Mbappé, Andrei Ratiu, Kike Femenía, Facundo Buonanotte and Alejandro Catena. It offers a point of comparison for Araujo’s mark, which is presented as the Premier League’s fastest top speed this season.

Against Brighton, a defensive intervention also drew applause from supporters. In an effort to stop a dangerous attack and protect his goal, Araujo threw himself to the ground as he tried to clear the ball with his head. The moment showed his commitment beyond the speed statistic alone.

Iraola summed up his player’s contribution after the match: « He brings a lot to the team. I think we all enjoy seeing Ronald fight on the pitch. » The coach also highlighted Araujo’s strength in duels. Referring to a move before the first goal, he said Araujo had won two successive duels before reaching the byline. His pass was not decisive, Iraola added, but it could have been.

The individual award, his duels won at Anfield and his coach’s praise add to the performances that have strengthened Araujo’s place in the team and the supporters’ appreciation of him.