Liverpool’s summer signing Jeremie Frimpong is already living up to the hype—and it hasn’t even been a month into the new season.
The Dutch international arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in May after the Reds activated his €35m (£29.5m) release clause, and early signs suggest Arne Slot has pulled off a masterstroke.
After a sharp pre-season, the 24-year-old has slotted seamlessly into Liverpool’s starting XI. While he’s not a direct replica of Trent Alexander-Arnold in terms of creativity, Frimpong brings something different—and equally devastating—to the table: raw pace and relentless energy.
🚀 Fastest man on the pitch
On his Premier League debut against Bournemouth, TNT Sports revealed that Frimpong clocked a blistering top speed of 36.1 km/h, making him the fastest player in the league during the opening round of fixtures.
For comparison, last season’s speed king was Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven, who set a record at 37.1 km/h. Other names such as Matheus Nunes, Anthony Elanga, Bryan Mbeumo, and Carlos Forbs filled the top five. While Frimpong’s debut sprint doesn’t yet break into that elite list, it’s an early warning sign of what defenders can expect this campaign.
🔥 A new dimension for Liverpool
What Frimpong might lack in Alexander-Arnold’s world-class passing range, he compensates for with electric runs, defensive recovery, and an attacking edge down the right-hand side.
And with fellow newcomer Milos Kerkez offering similar speed and width on the opposite flank, Liverpool’s wing play suddenly looks frightening for opposition defenses.
The season is young, but one thing is certain—Jeremie Frimpong has added turbo power to Arne Slot’s Liverpool, and fans can’t wait to see what’s next.
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