Man Utd youngster Deji Sotona named fastest player at the club

Football
6 Sep 2019 • 6:18 PM MYT
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Manchester United youngster Deji Sotona has been the crowned the fastest player at the club.

The 16-year-old, who represents the Republic of Ireland at youth level, was clocked at a staggering maximum speed of 22.9mph during recent tests at Carrington.

That is 1.2mph ahead of second quickest Diogo Dalot, according to the Daily Mail.

He is also faster than known flyers Marcus Rashford and Daniel James.

Sotona plays the club's U18 side and is tipped to break into the first team in the future.

An under 14 sprint champion in Ireland, Sotona has been compared by some at the club to legendary Red Devils winger Ryan Giggs.

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