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New player Flynn Poon becomes the fastest player in Liverpool

3:09am, 3 June 2025【Football】

After joining Liverpool, Flynnon replaced Dias and became the fastest player in the team. The 24-25 season just ended, and the Reds quickly triggered Flynn Pont's termination clause, finalized Flynn Pont's transfer for £29.5 million, completing the first signing in the summer window.

Flynnon's arrival will increase the depth and diversity of the team's right and bring the vitality and speed that the team needs much.

According to Opta data, Flynnon is the seventh fastest player in the Bundesliga this season, with only 6 Premier League players faster than him.

Therefore, he easily surpassed Dias to become the fastest player in Liverpool. The latter is 34.92 km/h, ranking 56th in the Premier League.

Flynnon's speed is the main reason for attracting Slot. The player himself said: "I have talked with the head coach several times. He sounds very positive. He said I can bring a lot of energy and my characteristics, my speed."

UEFA data, Flynnon is also one of the fastest players in the Champions League (35.4 km/h), ranking 21st among all players.

The Netherlands international is the second most sprints this season (1,021), second only to Baku (1,031) of Leipzig Red Bull.

He is an active forward ball holder who provides a different kind of vitality to the Reds' right. Liverpool's introduction of Wiltz is also a similar reason, bringing new creativity to the team.

After signing Flynnon, Liverpool has a new fast horse in the team. Of course, everyone in the locker room will have their own opinions.

Flynnon signed a five-year contract with Liverpool, with a weekly salary of about £100,000.

His jersey number has not been announced yet and may choose 30. He has been wearing this number since the 19-20 season, and before he wore the No. 71 jersey at the Celtics.